Iphigenia (1977)
Ifigeneia (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 2h 7min
- Drama
- 20 Nov 1977 (USA)
- Movie
To appease offended gods before going to war, a commander must sacrifice his favorite daughter to them but does so under the pretext of marrying her off.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.
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Cast
| Irene Papas | ... |
Klytaimnistra
(as Eirini Papa)
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| Kostas Kazakos | ... |
Agamemnonas
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| Kostas Karras | ... |
Menelaos
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| Tatiana Papamoschou | ... |
Ifigeneia
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| Hristos Tsagas | ... |
Odysseas
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| Panos Mihalopoulos | ... |
Ahilleas
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| Angelos Yannoulis | ... |
Servant
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| Dimitris Aronis | ... |
Kalhas
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Georges Vourvahakis | ... |
Orestis
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| Eirini Koumarianou | ... |
Nurse
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| Giorgos Oikonomou | ... |
Messenger
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Dimitris Kontogiannis | ... |
Myrmidon
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| Yorgos Charalabidis |
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Dimitris Mitsoulas |
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Dimitris Liagas |
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Mihalis Hairetis |
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Makis Mourselas |
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Vaios Triandafyllou |
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| Babis Tsikliropoulos | ... |
(as Haris Tsikliropoulos)
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Thanasis Lagaros |
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| Eleni Maniati |
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| Eleonora Stathopoulou |
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| Pitsa Konitsioti | ... |
Girl of Chorus
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| Sofia Sfyroera |
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| Kaiti Manolidaki |
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| Roula Kanellopoulou |
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| Sofia Kakarelidou | ... |
(as Sofi Kakarelidou)
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Vasia Konsta |
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| Dezy Sempekopoulou | ... |
Girl of Chorus
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Elisavet Voulgari |
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| Yannis Melahroinoudis | ... |
Soldier
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Patricia Ancira | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Cacoyannis | ... | (as Mihalis Kakogiannis) |
Written by
| Michael Cacoyannis | ... | () (as Mihalis Kakogiannis) |
| Euripides | ... | (play "Iphigeneia at Aulis") |
Produced by
| Michael Cacoyannis | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Mikis Theodorakis | ||
Cinematography by
| Giorgos Arvanitis | ||
Editing by
| Michael Cacoyannis | ... | (as Mihalis Kakogiannis) |
| Takis Giannopoulos | ||
Set Decoration by
| Dionysis Fotopoulos | ||
Costume Design by
| Dionysis Fotopoulos | ||
Makeup Department
| Fani Alexaki | ... | makeup artist |
| Matoula Marinou | ... | hair stylist |
| Michelle | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Stefanos Vlachos | ... | production manager |
| Yannoulla Wakefield | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Giannis Diamantopoulos | ... | second assistant director |
| Thanos Djavellas | ... | second assistant director |
| Takis Katselis | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Giorgos Koliopanos | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Nikos Ahladis | ... | boom operator |
| Mimis Kasimatis | ... | sound recordist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Giorgos Athanasiadis | ... | second assistant camera |
| Haris Milonas | ... | still photographer |
| Nikos Paizanos | ... | first assistant camera |
| Giorgos Plevris | ... | grip |
| Sokratis Savvas | ... | gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ivi Mavridi | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Michalis Lambrinos | ... | location coordinator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Matina Brousta | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Heidi Stroh | ... | production secretary |
| Stamatis Vlassis | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cinema 5 Distributing (1977) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- United Artists (1978) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Camera Service Roma (1979) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Rank Filmes de Portugal (1979) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1979) (Argentina) (theatrical) (as Artistas Unidos)
- United Artists (1979) (New Zealand) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Columbia Pictures Home Video (1982) (United States) (VHS)
- United Artists (A-Asia) (1978) (Australia) (theatrical)
- MGM World Films (2007) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Finos Film (post-production)
- Finos Film (sound mixing)
- Polysound (score recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The Greek army is about to set sail to a great battle, but the winds refuse to blow. Their leader, King Agamemnon, seeks to provide better food, but accidentally slays a sacred deer. His punishment from the gods, the sacrifice of his daughter Iphigenia.
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| Taglines | To save the lives of thousands, he must sacrifice the most precious of all. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Greece's official submission to the 1978's Oscar in the Best Foreign Film category. See more » |
| Goofs | According to Greek mythology, Achilles was rendered impervious to wounds by having been dipped in the river Styx as an infant by his mother (all but his heel by which she held him). There is clearly a red mark on the upper arm of Panos Mihalopoulos (who portrayed Achilles). It could be a strawberry birthmark, but it looks like a healing wound which Achilles would not have. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Follows Electra (1962). See more » |
| Quotes |
Ifigeneia:
Are you not happy to see me? Agamemnonas: I'm happy. Ifigeneia: You say it but your eyes betray you. See more » |