I saw this wonderful film at an art house in St. Louis when I was 17. Who would have imagined a woman in her 40s would be so seductive to me, as well as to characters in the film? Aside from the immortal performances, Anthony Perkins as well as Melina Mercouri, the musical score is one of the best in film history. More than 40 years later I still listen to a recording of the main theme frequently. I wish somebody would release this film on videotape or DVD. I think it would find a fresh audience. I also think it would squelch the naming of girls Phaedra, a tiny trend I have unfortunately observed. If you don't know the myth, read it.
Review of Phaedra
