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Socrates

1970-08-01 · 119 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · History

A false accusation leads the philosopher Socrates to trial and condemnation in 4th century BC Athens.

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Directors
Roberto Rossellini
Production companies
RAI
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

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Jean SylvèreJean SylvèreSocrate
Anne CaprileAnne CaprileSantippe
Giuseppe MannajuoloGiuseppe MannajuoloApollodoro
Ricardo PalaciosRicardo PalaciosCritone
Antonio MedinaAntonio MedinaPlatone

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