Uploaded in September 2018
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Uploaded in August 2011
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Where to watch Orpheus for free ?
Orpheus is available to stream on SuperFilmz. In US, it may also be listed on services like Mometu, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Criterion Channel, depending on licensing. Availability can vary by region, since the film is primarily produced for audiences in France. However, you can watch Orpheus for free on SuperFilmz, with ads. Content rating: NR (US).
overview
What is Orpheus about?
A famous poet in postwar Paris, scorned by the Left Bank youth, is in love with both his wife Eurydice and a mysterious princess. Seeking inspiration, the poet becomes obsessed and follows the princess from the world of the living to the land of the dead. It blends romance, fantasy, drama elements. The film reflects a distinct France style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director Jean Cocteau. With a runtime of 1h 35m, it offers a comfortable feature-length experience.
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Cast and crew of Orpheus
The main cast includes Jean Marais, François Périer and María Casares. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Jean Cocteau, written by Jean Cocteau, produced by André Paulvé.
Jean Marais
as Orphée
François Périer
as Heurtebise
María Casares
as Death
Marie Déa
as Eurydice
Henri Crémieux
as Editor
Juliette Gréco
as Aglaonice
Roger Blin
as The Poet
Édouard Dermithe
as Jacques Cégeste
André Carnège
as Judge
René Worms
as Judge
Raymond Faure
as Journalist
Pierre Bertin
as Commissioner
Jacques Varennes
as Judge
Paul Amiot
as Judge (uncredited)
Philippe Bordier
as Young Man at Café des Poètes (uncredited)
Claude Borelli
as Une bacchante (uncredited)
Jean-Louis Brau
as Young Man on the Terrace of the Flora (uncredited)
Jean Cocteau
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Renée Cosima
as Une bacchante (uncredited)
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
as Young Man at Café des Poètes (uncredited)
René Lacourt
as Postman (uncredited)
Julien Maffre
as Police Officer (uncredited)
Claude Mauriac
as (uncredited)
Jean-Pierre Melville
as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Jean-Pierre Mocky
as Band Leader (uncredited)
Henri San Juan
as Young Man at Café des Poètes (uncredited)
Victor Tabournot
as Young Man at Café des Poètes (uncredited)