The Trojan Women (1971)

The Trojan Women (1971)

The strength of mankind has always been its women. 1971-05-01 Greece, United Kingdom, United States of America 105 Min. PG-13
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Overview

In the aftermath of the Trojan Wars, Queen Hecuba takes stock of the defeated kingdom. Her son has been killed, and his widow, Andromache, is left to raise their son, Astyanax, alone. Hecuba's daughter, Cassandra, fears being enslaved by her Greek masters, while Helen of Troy risks being executed. Astyanax also becomes the focus of the Greeks' attention as the last male heir of the Trojan royal family.

Cast

Vanessa Redgrave is Andromache
Patrick Magee is Menelaus
Brian Blessed is Talthybius
Talthybius
Alberto Sanz is Astyanax
Astyanax
Pat Beckett is Woman (as Pat Becket)
Woman (as Pat Becket)
Elsie Pittas is Woman (as Ersie Pittas)
Woman (as Ersie Pittas)