It was directed by Michael Cacoyannis, serving as the first installment of his "Greek tragedy" trilogy, followed by The Trojan Women in 1971 and Iphigenia in 1977.

The film starred Irene Papas in the lead role as Elektra and Giannis Fertis as Orestis.

Some years later, Electra seeks revenge with the help of her brother Orestes and their cousin Pylades.

Orestes and Pylades attend a festival to Bacchus hosted by Aegisthus.

In the end, the siblings feel remorseful and realise that they will be social outcasts for their actions.