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The Trojan Women

1971 · 105 min · Director: Mihalis Kakogiannis

The Trojan Women (1971) is a drama film, directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis. It stars Katharine Hepburn and Vanessa Redgrave. The 105-minute film holds an audience score of 6.2/10.

What The Trojan Women Is About

In the aftermath of the Trojan Wars, Queen Hecuba takes stock of the defeated kingdom. Her son has been killed, and his widow, Andromache, is left to raise their son, Astyanax, alone. Hecuba's daughter, Cassandra, fears being enslaved by her Greek masters, while Helen of Troy risks being executed. Astyanax also becomes the focus of the Greeks' attention as the last male heir of the Trojan royal family.

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What is The Trojan Women about?

In the aftermath of the Trojan Wars, Queen Hecuba takes stock of the defeated kingdom. Her son has been killed, and his widow, Andromache, is left to raise their son, Astyanax, alone.

Where can I watch The Trojan Women?

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How long is The Trojan Women?

The Trojan Women runs for 105 minutes (1h 45m).

When did The Trojan Women come out?

The Trojan Women was released in 1971.

Who directed The Trojan Women?

The Trojan Women was directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis.

Who stars in The Trojan Women?

The Trojan Women stars Katharine Hepburn, Vanessa Redgrave, Geneviève Bujold, Irene Papas.

What is The Trojan Women's rating?

The Trojan Women holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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