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Barefoot in Athens is a 1966 Hallmark Hall of Fame television film directed by George Schaefer. It stars Peter Ustinov, Geraldine Page, Anthony Quayle, Lloyd Bochner and Christopher Walken in his film debut.

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Barefoot in Athens
Written by	Maxwell Anderson (play) Robert Husting (adaptation)
Directed by	George Schaefer
Starring	Peter Ustinov
Music by	Bernard Green
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producer	George Schaefer
Running time	76 min.
Release
Original release	1966 (1966)

Plot

The film concerns the trial and last days of Socrates.

Cast

• Peter Ustinov as Socrates
• Geraldine Page as Xantippe
• Anthony Quayle as King Pausanias of Sparta
• Lloyd Bochner as Critias
• Christopher Walken as Lamprocles
• Salome Jens as Theodote
• Eric Berry as Meletos
• Frank Griso as Lysis

Production

Development

The film was adapted by Robert Hartung from the 1951 Maxwell Anderson play of the same name.

Reception

Awards

Ustinov won an Emmy Award for his performance in this film.

External links

• Barefoot in Athens at IMDb

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