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DRAMA . 1971 . 1h 45m . 6.2/10

The Trojan Women_

"The strength of mankind has always been its women."

In the aftermath of the Trojan Wars, Queen Hecuba takes stock of the defeated kingdom. Her son has been killed, and his widow, Andromache, is left to raise their son, Astyanax, alone. Hecuba's daughter, Cassandra, fears being enslaved by her Greek masters, while Helen of Troy risks being executed. Astyanax also becomes the focus of the Greeks' attention as the last male heir of the Trojan royal family.

Starring Katharine Hepburn, Vanessa Redgrave, Geneviève Bujold
6.2/10
Rating
1h 45m
Runtime
1971
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The strength of mankind has always been its women.

In the aftermath of the Trojan Wars, Queen Hecuba takes stock of the defeated kingdom. Her son has been killed, and his widow, Andromache, is left to raise their son, Astyanax, alone. Hecuba's daughter, Cassandra, fears being enslaved by her Greek masters, while Helen of Troy risks being executed. Astyanax also becomes the focus of the Greeks' attention as the last male heir of the Trojan royal family.

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Cast
Katharine Hepburn stars as Hecuba in The Trojan Women.
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Year context
The Trojan Women was released 55 years ago in 1971.
Overview
In the aftermath of the Trojan Wars, Queen Hecuba takes stock of the defeated kingdom. Her son has been killed, and his widow, Andromache, is left to raise t...
The Trojan Women is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 45m.

CAST (20)

Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn
Hecuba
Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave
Andromache
Geneviève Bujold
Geneviève Bujold
Cassandra
Irene Papas
Irene Papas
Helen
Patrick Magee
Patrick Magee
Menelaus
Brian Blessed
Brian Blessed
Talthybius
AS
Alberto Sanz
Astyanax
PL
Pauline Letts
Woman
RS
Rosalind Shanks
Woman
PB
Pat Beckett
Woman (as Pat Becket)
AB
Anna Bentinck
Woman
EP
Elsie Pittas
Woman (as Ersie Pittas)
EA
Esmeralda Adam García
Woman (as Esmeralda Adam)
EA
Esperanza Alonso
Woman
MG
María García Alonso
Woman (as Maria G. Alonso)
Nilda Álvarez
Woman (as Nilda Alvarez)
AA
Adela Armengol
Woman
VA
Victoria Ayllón
Woman
GB
Gloria Berrocal
Woman
EB
Elizabeth Billencourt
Woman (as E. Billencourt)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Rating
6.2/10 (33 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Trojan Women about?
In the aftermath of the Trojan Wars, Queen Hecuba takes stock of the defeated kingdom. Her son has been killed, and his widow, Andromache, is left to raise their son, Astyanax, alone. Hecuba's daughter, Cassandra, fears being enslaved by her Greek masters, while Helen of Troy risks being executed. Astyanax also becomes the focus of the Greeks' attention as the last male heir of the Trojan royal family.
How long is The Trojan Women?
The Trojan Women has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in The Trojan Women?
The cast of The Trojan Women includes Katharine Hepburn, Vanessa Redgrave, Geneviève Bujold, Irene Papas, Patrick Magee.
What is the rating of The Trojan Women?
The Trojan Women has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 33 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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