Orpheus (1950)

Orpheus (1950)

1950-09-29 France 95 Min. PG-13
7.6 259 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Jean Marais is Orphée
François Périer is Heurtebise
Marie Déa is Eurydice
Eurydice
Juliette Gréco is Aglaonice
Roger Blin is The Poet
The Poet
Edouard Dermithe is Jacques Cégeste
Jacques Cégeste
Raymond Faure is Journalist
Journalist
Pierre Bertin is Commissioner
Commissioner