Phaedra
A violent drama of profane love
A retelling of the Greek myth of Phaedra. In modern Greece, Alexis's father, an extremely wealthy shipping magnate, is married to the younger, fiery Phaedra. When Alexis meets his stepmother, sparks fly and the two begin an affair. What will the Fates bring this family? Alexis's roadster and the music of Bach figure in the conclusion.
- Year: 1962
- Country: France, Greece, United States of America
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Studio: MelinaFilm, Joele, Jorilie
- Keyword: greece, athens, greece, aston martin, seer, stepmother, greek mythology, tragedy, stepson, fate, aegean sea, car wreck, drive over cliff, greek island, shipping magnate, business tycoon, ship launch, hydra, father son conflict, greek tragedy, fortune-telling, stepmother stepson relationship, male heir
- Director: Jules Dassin
- Cast: Melina Mercouri, Anthony Perkins, Raf Vallone, Elizabeth Ercy, Tzavalas Karousos, Zorz Sarri