Quick facts
- Released
- September 29, 1950
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- NR
- IMDb
- tt0041719
- Country
- France
- Language
- French
- Studio
- Films du Palais Royal, Andre Paulve Film
Cast
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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Frequently asked questions
- What is Orpheus about?
- 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.
- Who directed Orpheus?
- Orpheus was directed by Jean Cocteau.
- Who stars in Orpheus?
- Orpheus stars Jean Marais, François Périer, María Casares, Marie Déa.
- When was Orpheus released?
- Orpheus is a 1950 romance, fantasy, drama film.
- Where can I watch Orpheus?
- You can watch Orpheus with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.