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Barefoot in Athens

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In ancient Athens, renowned philosopher and staunch idealist Socrates (Peter Ustinov) is charged with crimes regarding his anti-establishment views and teachings. Facing the death penalty, Socrates is momentarily spared when the Spartans occupy the city and King Pausanias (Anthony Quayle) discontinues the trial because he likes the grizzled philosopher. But Socrates won't compromise his principles, and he asks that democracy be restored -- even if it spells his own doom at the city's hands.
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George Schaefer

Director

Peter Ustinov

Socrates

Anthony Quayle

King Pausanias of Sparta

Geraldine Page

Xantippe

Eric Berry

Meletos

Lloyd Bochner

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Synopsis In ancient Athens, renowned philosopher and staunch idealist Socrates (Peter Ustinov) is charged with crimes regarding his anti-establishment views and teachings. Facing the death penalty, Socrates is momentarily spared when the Spartans occupy the city and King Pausanias (Anthony Quayle) discontinues the trial because he likes the grizzled philosopher. But Socrates won't compromise his principles, and he asks that democracy be restored -- even if it spells his own doom at the city's hands.
Director
George Schaefer
Producer
George Schaefer
Screenwriter
Robert Hartung
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
Nov 11, 1966
Runtime
1h 16m