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ROMANCE . 1950 . 1h 35m . French . 7.7/10

Orpheus_

Original: Orphée

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.

Starring Jean Marais, François Périer, María Casares
7.7/10
Rating
1h 35m
Runtime
1950
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Jean Marais stars as Orphée in Orpheus.
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Year context
Orpheus was released 76 years ago in 1950.
Overview
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 po...
Orpheus is a Romance, Fantasy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 35m.

CAST (20)

Jean Marais
Jean Marais
Orphée
François Périer
François Périer
Heurtebise
María Casares
María Casares
Death
Marie Déa
Marie Déa
Eurydice
Henri Crémieux
Henri Crémieux
Editor
Juliette Gréco
Juliette Gréco
Aglaonice
Roger Blin
Roger Blin
The Poet
Edouard Dermithe
Edouard Dermithe
Jacques Cégeste
André Carnège
André Carnège
Judge
RW
René Worms
Judge
RF
Raymond Faure
Journalist
Pierre Bertin
Pierre Bertin
Commissioner
Jacques Varennes
Jacques Varennes
Judge
Paul Amiot
Paul Amiot
Judge (uncredited)
Philippe Bordier
Philippe Bordier
Young Man at Café des Poètes (uncredited)
Claude Borelli
Claude Borelli
Une bacchante (uncredited)
JB
Jean-Louis Brau
Young Man on the Terrace of the Flora (uncredited)
Jean Cocteau
Jean Cocteau
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Renée Cosima
Renée Cosima
Une bacchante (uncredited)
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Young Man at Café des Poètes (uncredited)

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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Original Title
Orphée
Language
French
Country
Rating
7.7/10 (283 votes)
Popularity
5

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is Orpheus?
Orpheus has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in Orpheus?
The cast of Orpheus includes Jean Marais, François Périer, María Casares, Marie Déa, Henri Crémieux.
What is the rating of Orpheus?
Orpheus has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 283 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Romance Fantasy Drama
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