What film loosely based on Homer's "Iliad" included an appearance by James Cosmos?
Troy (film) Troy is a 2004 American epic period war film written by David Benioff and directed by Wolfgang Petersen. The film features an ensemble cast led by Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, and Orlando Bloom. It is loosely based on Homer's "Iliad" in its narration of the entire story of the decade-long Trojan War - condensed into little more than a couple of weeks - rather than just the quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon in the ninth year. Achilles leads his Myrmidons along with the rest of the Greek army invading the historical city of Troy, defended by Hector's Trojan army. The end of the film (the sack of Troy) is not taken from the "Iliad", but rather from Virgil's "Aeneid" as the "Iliad" concludes with Hector's death and funeral.
Electra (1962 film) Electra (Greek: Ηλέκτρα "Ilektra") is a 1962 Greek film based on the play "Electra", written by Euripides. It was directed by Michael Cacoyannis, as the first installment of his "Greek tragedy" trilogy, followed by "The Trojan Women" in 1971 and "Iphigenia" in 1977. It starred Irene Papas in the lead role as Elektra, and Giannis Fertis as Orestis.