MOURNING BECOMES ELECTRA - EUGENE O'NEILL (PBS 1978) Bruce Davison, Joan Hackett, Roberta Maxwell, Deborah Offner, Peter Weller, Jeffrey DeMunn, Roberts Blossom, Stellar Bennett

This expressionistic work is Eugene O'Neill's classic American drama of love, revenge, murder and suicide.

In 1978-1979, PBS's acclaimed Great Performances presented O'Neill's Mourning Becomes Electra as a faithful five-hour, three-part television miniseries directed by Nick Havinga. Adapted from O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, this powerful drama brings to life one of the greatest tragedies in American theater.

Bruce Davison delivers a riveting performance as First Lieutenant Orin Mannon, the emotionally scarred son whose return from the Civil War sets into motion a devastating cycle of betrayal, revenge, and psychological torment. Joan Hackett gives a remarkable, critically acclaimed portrayal of Christine Mannon, the conflicted matriarch whose forbidden passions and tragic choices seal the fate of the Mannon family. Roberta Maxwell is equally compelling as Lavinia Mannon, the determined daughter driven by duty, obsession, and vengeance.

Inspired by Aeschylus' ancient Greek trilogy The Oresteia, O'Neill reimagines the timeless themes of murder, adultery, incestuous desire, guilt, and retribution in post-Civil War New England. Blending the grandeur of Greek tragedy with modern psychological insight, the story explores the hidden desires and emotional conflicts that destroy an entire family from within.

Featuring an outstanding supporting cast including Deborah Offner, Peter Weller, Jeffrey DeMunn, Roberts Blossom, Stellar Bennett and many others, this landmark television production remains one of the most ambitious and celebrated adaptations of Eugene O'Neill's greatest work. Beautifully performed and richly produced, Mourning Becomes Electra is an unforgettable dramatic achievement and an essential addition to any classic television or theater collection.

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Number of DVDs: 1

Quality: 9/10, Color

Region: 0

Running Time: 1 hr 30 min (approx)

Aspect Ratio: Fullscreen, 1.33:1

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