Oedipus Rex (1957)
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.
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. Oedipus Rex is a Drama movie, released on 1957-01-06, runtime 87 minutes.
Is Oedipus Rex worth watching?
TMDB users rate Oedipus Rex 6.0 out of 10 from 10 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
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Directed by
Tyrone Guthrie
Cast
- Douglas Campbell as Oedipus
- Eleanor Stuart as Jocasta
- Robert Goodier as Creon
- Donald Davis as Tiresias
- Douglas Rain as Messenger
- William Hutt as Chorus Leader
- Tony Van Bridge as Man From Corinth
- Eric House as Shepherd / Old Priest
- Robert Christie as Chorus
- Ted Follows as Chorus
- David Gardner as Chorus
- Bruno Gerussi as Chorus
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