Oedipus Rex (1957)

01/06/1957 (CA) • Drama • 1h 27m

A Shattering Experience!

Overview

The story of Oedipus' gradual discovery of his primal crime, killing his father and marrying his mother, filmed by the famed British theatrical director Sir Tyrone Guthrie. This elegant version of Sophocles' play adds a brilliant stroke: the actors wear masks just as the Greeks did in the playwright's day.

Oedipus Rex (1957)

01/06/1957 (CA) • 1h 27m

Drama

A Shattering Experience!

Overview

The story of Oedipus' gradual discovery of his primal crime, killing his father and marrying his mother, filmed by the famed British theatrical director Sir Tyrone Guthrie. This elegant version of Sophocles' play adds a brilliant stroke: the actors wear masks just as the Greeks did in the playwright's day.

Top Billed Cast

Douglas Campbell

Oedipus

Jocasta

Creon

Tiresias

Messenger

Chorus Leader

Tony Van Bridge

Man From Corinth

Shepherd / Old Priest

Robert Christie

Chorus

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

theater play

oedipus

greek mythology

ancient greece

based on myths, legends or folklore

thebes

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