The Drinking Party (1965)
An interpretation of Plato's Symposium as a picnic organised by a University don for his students. Each guest is asked to explain the nature of love before the Don, through a series of questions, reaches a unifying conclusion.
Director: Jonathan Miller
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: November 14, 1965
Cast
- Leo McKern - Socrates
- Alan Bennett - Eryximachus
- John Fortune - Phaedrus
- Barry Justice - Agathon
- Michael Gough - Pausanias
- Robert Gillespie - Alcibiades
- Roddy Maude-Roxby - Aristophanes
- Julian Jebb - Aristomedus
- Darroll Richards - Waiter
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jonathan Miller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Drinking Party about?
- An interpretation of Plato's Symposium as a picnic organised by a University don for his students. Each guest is asked to explain the nature of love before the Don, through a series of questions, reaches a unifying conclusion.
- Who directed The Drinking Party?
- The Drinking Party was directed by Jonathan Miller.
- Who stars in The Drinking Party?
- The Drinking Party stars Leo McKern, Alan Bennett, John Fortune, Barry Justice, Michael Gough, Robert Gillespie.
- How long is The Drinking Party?
- The Drinking Party has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- Where was The Drinking Party produced?
- The Drinking Party was produced in United Kingdom.