Oedipus Rex(1957)
A Shattering Experience!
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Tyrone Guthrie
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Cast
Douglas Campbell
Oedipus
Eleanor Stuart
Jocasta
Robert Goodier
Creon
Donald Davis
Tiresias
Douglas Rain
Messenger
William Hutt
Chorus Leader
Tony Van Bridge
Man From Corinth
Eric House
Shepherd / Old Priest
Robert Christie
Chorus
Ted Follows
Chorus
David Gardner
Chorus
Bruno Gerussi
Chorus
Richard Howard
Chorus
Roland Hewgill
Chorus
William Shatner
Chorus
Edward Holmes
Chorus
Louis Negin
Chorus
Neil Vipond
Chorus
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Oedipus Rex was released in 1957.
How long is Oedipus Rex?+
Oedipus Rex runs for 87 minutes (1 hour and 27 minutes).
Who directed Oedipus Rex?+
Oedipus Rex was directed by Tyrone Guthrie.
Who stars in Oedipus Rex?+
Oedipus Rex stars Douglas Campbell, Eleanor Stuart, Robert Goodier, Donald Davis and Douglas Rain.
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