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Socrates
Genres
DramaHistory
Overview
A false accusation leads the philosopher Socrates to trial and condemnation in 4th century BC Athens.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
120 min
Release Date
1971-06-17
Status
Released
Original Language
Italian
Vote Count
37
Vote Average
7.1
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Jean Sylvère
Socrate
Anne Caprile
Santippe
Giuseppe Mannajuolo
Apollodoro
Ricardo Palacios
Critone
Antonio Medina
Platone
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