Orpheus
Orphée
Release: 1950-09-29·Runtime: 95m·★ 7.6
RomanceFantasyDrama
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.
Production Countries
France
Production Companies
Films du Palais Royal
Andre Paulve Film
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Jean-Pierre Mockyas Band Leader (uncredited)
François Périeras Heurtebise
Roger Blinas The Poet
Jacques Varennesas Judge
Paul Amiotas Judge (uncredited)
Jean Cocteauas Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Jean Maraisas Orphée
Henri Crémieuxas Editor
Édouard Dermitheas Jacques Cégeste
André Carnègeas Judge
Jean-Pierre Melvilleas Hotel Manager (uncredited)
María Casaresas Death
Marie Déaas Eurydice
Juliette Grécoas Aglaonice
Pierre Bertinas Commissioner
Claude Borellias Une bacchante (uncredited)
Julien Maffreas Police Officer (uncredited)
Philippe Bordieras Young Man at Café des Poètes (uncredited)
Renée Cosimaas Une bacchante (uncredited)
Jacques Doniol-Valcrozeas Young Man at Café des Poètes (uncredited)
René Lacourtas Postman (uncredited)
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