Oedipus Rex (1957)
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.
Director: Tyrone Guthrie
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: January 6, 1957
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
Screenplay
- William Butler Yeats
- Sophocles (Original Story)
Music: Louis Applebaum
Cinematography: Roger Barlow
Editing: Richard C. Meyer
Production: Oedipus Rex Productions
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
theater play, oedipus, greek mythology, ancient greece, based on myths, legends or folklore, thebes
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- 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, Douglas Rain, William Hutt.
- How long is Oedipus Rex?
- Oedipus Rex has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Oedipus Rex?
- Oedipus Rex is a Drama film.
- Where was Oedipus Rex produced?
- Oedipus Rex was produced in Canada.