Orpheus(1950)

7.7(311)1h 35mSeptember 29, 1950

Synopsis

A famous poet in postwar Paris, scorned by the Left Bank youth, is in love with both his wife Eurydice and a mysterious princess. Seeking inspiration, the poet becomes obsessed and follows the princess from the world of the living to the land of the dead.

Directed by Jean Cocteau

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Jean Marais

Orphée

François Périer

Heurtebise

María Casares

Death

Marie Déa

Eurydice

Henri Crémieux

Editor

Juliette Gréco

Aglaonice

Roger Blin

The Poet

Édouard Dermithe

Jacques Cégeste

André Carnège

Judge

René Worms

Judge

Raymond Faure

Journalist

Pierre Bertin

Commissioner

Jacques Varennes

Judge

Paul Amiot

Judge (uncredited)

Philippe Bordier

Young Man at Café des Poètes (uncredited)

Claude Borelli

Une bacchante (uncredited)

Jean-Louis Brau

Young Man on the Terrace of the Flora (uncredited)

Jean Cocteau

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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Where can I watch Orpheus?+

Orpheus is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Artify and Mometu. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did Orpheus come out?+

Orpheus was released in 1950.

How long is Orpheus?+

Orpheus runs for 95 minutes (1 hour and 35 minutes).

Who directed Orpheus?+

Orpheus was directed by Jean Cocteau.

Who stars in Orpheus?+

Orpheus stars Jean Marais, François Périer, María Casares, Marie Déa and Henri Crémieux.

Is Orpheus worth watching?+

Orpheus holds a 7.7/10 rating from 311 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of romance, fantasy and drama.

Orpheus(1950)

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