Cast
Irene PapasCredits
Written by: 
Michael Cacoyannis
Plot
An adaptation of Euripides.
Sinekatalog’s take
Michael Cacoyannis's austere adaptation of Euripides follows Agamemnon's sacrifice of his daughter for the winds of war. Irene Papas is magnificent in a stark, powerful and beautifully photographed Greek tragedy.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.7 / 10 (2,806 votes)
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