Oedipus Rex (1957)
Movie 1h 27m ★ 6.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 1957, Oedipus Rex sits in the drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Tyrone Guthrie. The cast includes William Shatner, David Gardner and Louis Negin. The running time is 1h 27m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.1 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Tyrone GuthrieDirector
- William Shatneras Chorus
- David Gardneras Chorus
- Louis Neginas Chorus
- Douglas Campbellas Oedipus
- Eleanor Stuartas Jocasta
- Robert Goodieras Creon
- Donald Davisas Tiresias
- Douglas Rainas Messenger
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Questions about Oedipus Rex
- What genre is Oedipus Rex?
- Oedipus Rex is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Oedipus Rex?
- William Shatner, David Gardner, Louis Negin, Douglas Campbell, Eleanor Stuart appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Oedipus Rex?
- Tyrone Guthrie directed Oedipus Rex.
- How long is Oedipus Rex?
- Oedipus Rex runs for 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- Is Oedipus Rex worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Oedipus Rex?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
