Orpheus

Name: Orpheus
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Released: 1950-09-29
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Jean Marais, François Périer, María Casares, Marie Déa, Henri Crémieux

1950·Movie·NR·95 min·★ 7.7(311)

Romance Fantasy Drama More French titles

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.

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About Orpheus

Orpheus is a 1950 French-language romance, fantasy and drama film directed by Jean Cocteau. The cast is led by Jean Marais, François Périer, María Casares. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

Orpheus was produced by Films du Palais Royal and Andre Paulve Film and made in France. It was released on September 29, 1950, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Jean Cocteau
Writers: Jean Cocteau
Release date: September 29, 1950
Original language: French
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: France
Production: Films du Palais Royal, Andre Paulve Film

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Orpheus cast & crew

Orpheus was directed by Jean Cocteau and written by Jean Cocteau.

The cast features Jean Marais as Orphée, François Périer as Heurtebise, María Casares as Death, Marie Déa as Eurydice, Henri Crémieux as Editor, and Juliette Gréco as Aglaonice.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Auric, cinematography is by Nicolas Hayer, and it was produced by André Paulvé.

Is Orpheus worth watching?

Orpheus holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 311 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed romance films.

At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy romance, fantasy, and drama, Orpheus is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Orpheus

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