Oedipus Rex(1957)
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Oedipus Rex 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.
Oedipus Rex (1957) is a drama film directed by Tyrone Guthrie, released on January 6, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Douglas Campbell, Eleanor Stuart, Robert Goodier and Donald Davis. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Tyrone Guthrie
- Writers:
- William Butler Yeats, Sophocles
- Producers:
- Leonid Kipnis
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Barlow
- Composer:
- Louis Applebaum
- Production:
- Oedipus Rex Productions
- Status:
- Released
Oedipus Rex Cast & Crew
Main cast
Douglas Campbell
as Oedipus
- Eleanor Stuart
Eleanor Stuart
as Jocasta
- Robert Goodier
Robert Goodier
as Creon
- Donald Davis
Donald Davis
as Tiresias
Douglas Rain
as Messenger
William Hutt
as Chorus Leader
- Tony Van Bridge
Tony Van Bridge
as Man From Corinth
Eric House
as Shepherd / Old Priest
Robert Christie
as Chorus
Ted Follows
as Chorus
- David Gardner
David Gardner
as Chorus
Bruno Gerussi
as Chorus
Key crew
Directed by Tyrone Guthrie, written by William Butler Yeats and Sophocles, produced by Leonid Kipnis.
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Oedipus Rex Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 10 ratings.
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Oedipus Rex – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Oedipus Rex online?
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Who stars in Oedipus Rex?
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The main cast of Oedipus Rex (1957) includes Douglas Campbell, Eleanor Stuart, Robert Goodier, Donald Davis and Douglas Rain. The film was directed by Tyrone Guthrie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Oedipus Rex released?
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Oedipus Rex was released on January 6, 1957 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Oedipus Rex worth watching?
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Oedipus Rex (1957) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.