Orpheus Descending
1990, English. Directed by Peter Hall.
Val Xavier is a drifter in 1940's Mississippi who brings new life to an Italian immigrant woman trapped in a loveless marriage.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Peter HallDirector
- Vanessa RedgraveLady Torrance
- Kevin AndersonVal Xavier
- Miriam MargolyesVee Talbot
- Brad SullivanJabe Torrance
- Michael EmersonClown
- Patti AllisonDolly Hamma
- Sloane SheltonBeulah
- Manning RedwoodTalbot
- Pat McNamaraPee Wee
- Anne TwomeyCarol Cutrere
- Marcia LewisNurse Potter
- Marlene CameronEva Temple
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tennessee Williams, Peter Hall
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How long is Orpheus Descending?
Orpheus Descending runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
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Which OTT platform is Orpheus Descending on?
Orpheus Descending isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 June 1990. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Orpheus Descending?
If you liked Orpheus Descending, try Disappearing Acts, The Hunchback, The Santa Squad.
Who directed Orpheus Descending?
Orpheus Descending (1990) was directed by Peter Hall and stars Vanessa Redgrave, Kevin Anderson, Miriam Margolyes.