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Oedipus Mayor (1996)

Original title: Edipo alcalde

1996-08-23 · 1h 40m · ES
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Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Steamy Adaptation of OEDIPUS REX

Edipo, is appointed mayor of a town plunged in misery and violence. His first mission is to discover and punish the murderers of Layo, a well-known potentate of the region. His investigation is directed towards all the armed factions that exist in Colombia.

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Gabriel García MárquezWriterJorge Alí TrianaDirectorOrlando SennaWriterStella Malagón GutiérrezWriter

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Ángela MolinaÁngela MolinaYocastaJorge PerugorríaJorge PerugorríaEdipoFrancisco RabalFrancisco RabalTiresiasJorge Martínez de HoyosJorge Martínez de HoyosPriestJairo CamargoJairo CamargoCreonteMiriam ColonMiriam ColonDeyaniraJuan Sebastián AragónJuan Sebastián AragónMayor's DriverArmando GutiérrezArmando GutiérrezCaptain SolórzanoMarcela AgudeloMarcela AgudeloUrban GuerrillaFabiana MedinaFabiana MedinaRural GuerrillaJuan Carlos ArangoJuan Carlos ArangoParamilitary ChiefManuel José ChavesManuel José ChavesGuerrilla Child

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Based on play or musicalColombiaForeign language adaptation

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · WarTheme affinityBased On Play Or Musical · Colombia · Foreign Language AdaptationDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWarDirector preference301844Actor preference305663 · 116019 · 254651

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Frequently asked questions about Oedipus Mayor

What is Oedipus Mayor about?

Edipo, is appointed mayor of a town plunged in misery and violence. His first mission is to discover and punish the murderers of Layo, a well-known potentate of the region. His investigation is directed towards all the armed factions that exist in Colombia.

How long is Oedipus Mayor?

Oedipus Mayor has a runtime of 100 minutes.