Oedipus Rex (1957)
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A Shattering Experience!
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.
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William HuttChorus LeaderEleanor StuartJocastaRobert GoodierCreonWilliam HuttChorus LeaderDonald DavisTiresias
William ShatnerChorus MemberBarbara FranklinAntigoneNaomi CameronIsmene
Douglas RainMessenger
Douglas CampbellOedipusKeywords
Based on myths, legends or folkloreGreek mythologyTheater playAncient greeceTheatre playOedipusThebes
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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityBased On Myths Legends Or Folklore · Greek Mythology · Theater PlayDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference367161Actor preference143365 · 401799 · 479778
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Frequently asked questions about Oedipus Rex
What is Oedipus Rex about?
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.
How long is Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex has a runtime of 87 minutes.