Movie · 1962
Is Electra based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Electra is based on the play Electra by Euripides (-041).
The movie was released in 1962.
The play behind Electra
Common questions
Is Electra based on a book?
Yes. Electra is based on the play Electra by Euripides (-041).
Who wrote the book Electra is based on?
Electra was written by Euripides and first published in -041.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Electra before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Euripides's books
- Medea (film, 1969)
- Iphigenia (film, 1977)
- The Trojan Women (film, 1971)
- Phaedra (film, 1962)