The film could be unbearable because over-pathetic (in the very greek sense of the word) if it hadn't the very special performances of melina Mercouri and Anthony Perkins. The latter gives one of his most convincing performances ever (very subtle & very strong at the time) and the woman, although she's not properly a great actress, gives a show of power and passion that is simply overwhelming. I felt, in many occasions, tented to laugh about the forced 'destiny'-tone of the whole, but every since I finished convinced and shivering with the couple. Pretty admirable little movie.
Review of Phaedra
