Overview

Melina Mercouri plays Maya, a jet-setting Greek actress who returns to her homeland to undertake the role of Medea. Searching for inspiration and clues as to how a mother could kill the children she loves, Maya discovers Brenda (Ellen Burstyn), a bible-spouting American woman serving time in an Athens prison for that very crime.

Cast

Melina Mercouri, Ellen Burstyn, Andréas Voutsinas, Despo Diamantidou, Dimitris Papamichael, Giannis Voglis, Faidon Georgitsis, Betty Valassi

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What is "A Dream of Passion" about?

Melina Mercouri plays Maya, a jet-setting Greek actress who returns to her homeland to undertake the role of Medea. Searching for inspiration and clues as to how a mother could kill the children she loves, Maya discovers Brenda (Ellen Burstyn), a bible-spouting American woman serving time in an Athens prison for that very crime.

When was "A Dream of Passion" released?

A Dream of Passion was released in 1978.

Who stars in "A Dream of Passion"?

The cast includes Melina Mercouri, Ellen Burstyn, Andréas Voutsinas, Despo Diamantidou.