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National Theatre Live: Medea
National Theatre Live: Medea

National Theatre Live: Medea

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DramaFantasy

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Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she’s left her home and borne two sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day’s grace. It’s time enough. She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

04 September 2014

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Helen McCrory

Helen McCrory

Medea

Michaela Coel

Michaela Coel

Nurse

Dominic Rowan

Dominic Rowan

Aegeus, King of Athens

Danny Sapani

Danny Sapani

Jason

Clemmie Sveaas

Clemmie Sveaas

Kreusa

Martin Turner

Martin Turner

Kreon, King of Corinth

Toby Wharton

Toby Wharton

Jason's attendant

Joel McDermott

Joel McDermott

Medea's son

Jude Pearce

Jude Pearce

Medea's son

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