| Barefoot in Athens | |
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| Written by | Maxwell Anderson (play) Robert Husting (adaptation) |
| Directed by | George Schaefer |
| Starring | Peter Ustinov |
| Music by | Bernard Green |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | George Schaefer |
| Running time | 76 min. |
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Barefoot in Athens is a 1966 Hallmark Hall of Fame television film directed by George Schaefer. It stars Peter Ustinov, Geraldine Page, Anthony Quayle, Lloyd Bochner and Christopher Walken in his film debut.
Plot
The film concerns the trial and last days of Socrates.
Cast
- Peter Ustinov as Socrates
- Geraldine Page as Xantippe
- Anthony Quayle as King Pausanias of Sparta
- Lloyd Bochner as Critias
- Christopher Walken as Lamprocles
- Salome Jens as Theodote
- Eric Berry as Meletos
- Frank Griso as Lysis
Production
Development
The film was adapted by Robert Hartung from the 1951 Maxwell Anderson play of the same name.
Reception
Awards
Ustinov won an Emmy Award for his performance in this film.
External links
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