Oedipus Rex
“A Shattering Experience!”
6.3/ 10IMDb6.68
19571h 27m
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.
Top-billed cast
- NNeil Vipond
- DDouglas Campbell
- TTed Follows
- GGertrude Tyas
- BBarbara Franklin
- RRoland Bull
- LLouis Negin
- RRobert Goodier
- NNaomi Cameron
- BBruno Gerussi
Crew
- Director
- Tyrone Guthrie
- Writers
- Sophocles, William Butler Yeats
- Producer
- Leonid Kipnis
- Production
- Oedipus Rex Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is Oedipus Rex rated?
Oedipus Rex has an audience rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 8 votes.
Who directed Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex was directed by Tyrone Guthrie.
When was Oedipus Rex released?
Oedipus Rex was released in 1957.
