Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus (1986)
Oedipus's wanderings come to an end when he finds his final resting place, as foretold by the gods. But his brother-in-law and his son each try to take him away.
Director: Don Taylor
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: September 17, 1986
Cast
- Anthony Quayle - Oedipus
- Juliet Stevenson - Antigone
- Paul Copley - Local Man
- Christopher Hancock - Chorus
- Ian Hogg - Chorus
- Edward Jewesbury - Chorus
- Trevor Peacock - Chorus
- Bryan Pringle - Chorus
- William Morgan Sheppard - Chorus
- Barry Stanton - Chorus
Screenplay
- Sophocles (Theatre Play)
- Don Taylor
Music: Derek Bourgeois
Editing: David Hambelton
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
oedipus, antigone, greek tragedy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus about?
- Oedipus's wanderings come to an end when he finds his final resting place, as foretold by the gods. But his brother-in-law and his son each try to take him away.
- Who directed Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus?
- Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus was directed by Don Taylor.
- Who stars in Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus?
- Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus stars Anthony Quayle, Juliet Stevenson, Paul Copley, Christopher Hancock, Ian Hogg, Edward Jewesbury.
- How long is Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus?
- Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus?
- Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus is a Drama film.
- Where was Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus produced?
- Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus was produced in United Kingdom.