The Trojan Women
1971, English. Directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis.
The strength of mankind has always been its women.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Mihalis KakogiannisDirector
- Katharine HepburnHecuba
- Vanessa RedgraveAndromache
- Geneviève BujoldCassandra
- Irene PapasHelen
- Patrick MageeMenelaus
- Brian BlessedTalthybius
- Alberto SanzAstyanax
- Pauline LettsWoman
- Rosalind ShanksWoman
- Pat BeckettWoman (as Pat Becket)
- Anna BentinckWoman
- Elsie PittasWoman (as Ersie Pittas)
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1971
- Country
- Greece, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Edith Hamilton, Mihalis Kakogiannis
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What The Trojan Women is based on
The Trojan Women is based on The Trojan Women, a play or musical by Euripides.
Play or musical
The Trojan Women
By Euripides
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The Trojan Women: quick answers
What should I watch before The Trojan Women?
Watch Electra (1962) first.
What comes after The Trojan Women?
Next in the series: Iphigenia (1977).
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How long is The Trojan Women?
The Trojan Women runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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The Trojan Women is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Trojan Women on?
The Trojan Women isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Trojan Women?
If you liked The Trojan Women, try Hamlet, Hamlet, Ben-Hur.
Who directed The Trojan Women?
The Trojan Women (1971) was directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis and stars Katharine Hepburn, Vanessa Redgrave, Geneviève Bujold.
What is The Trojan Women based on?
The Trojan Women is based on The Trojan Women, a play or musical by Euripides.