Barefoot in Athens
| Barefoot in Athens | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | George Schaefer |
| Produced by | George Schaefer |
| Written by |
Maxwell Anderson (play) Robert Husting (adaptation) |
| Starring | Peter Ustinov |
| Music by | Bernard Green |
Release date | 1966 |
Running time | 76 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Barefoot in Athens is a 1966 Emmy Award-winning Hallmark Hall of Fame television movie, 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
- 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.
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