The Persians
1961, French. Directed by Jean Prat.
Les Perses (The Persians) is a French TV movie adaptation of Aeschylus' oldest known tragedy, Πέρσαι (Persai). It was originally broadcasted in October 31, 1961. The play deals with the aftermath of the Persian defeat in the battle of Salamis (480 BC), which makes it the only Greek tragedy that deals with a real historical event.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Persians
The Persians isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 October 1961.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 31 October 1961
- Original title
- Les Perses
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What The Persians is based on
The Persians is based on The Persians, a play or musical by Aeschylus.
Play or musical
The Persians
By Aeschylus
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked The Persians
Oslo
2021 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
2017 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hamlet
2009 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Esther
1999 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
King Lear
2018 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Caesar and Cleopatra
1945 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Outlaws - For Greater Glory
2012 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Henry V
1944 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Alexander
2004 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
1996 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Persians: quick answers
Is The Persians worth watching?
The Persians doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Persians?
The Persians runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does The Persians have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Persians. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Persians parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Persians yet.
Which OTT platform is The Persians on?
The Persians isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 October 1961. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Persians?
If you liked The Persians, try Oslo, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Hamlet.
Who directed The Persians?
The Persians (1961) was directed by Jean Prat and stars René Arrieu, Claude Martin, Maria Meriko.
What is The Persians based on?
The Persians is based on The Persians, a play or musical by Aeschylus.