Oedipus Rex(1967)
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Oedipus Rex Synopsis
In pre-war Italy, a young couple have a baby boy. The father, however, is jealous of his son - and the scene moves to antiquity, where the baby is taken into the desert to be killed. He is rescued, given the name Oedipus, and brought up by the King and Queen of Corinth as their son. One day an oracle informs Oedipus that he is destined to kill his father and marry his mother. Horrified, he flees Corinth and his supposed parents - only to get into a fight and kill an older man on the road…
Oedipus Rex (1967) is a drama film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, released on September 7, 1967 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Franco Citti, Silvana Mangano, Alida Valli and Carmelo Bene. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 371 ratings.
- Director:
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Writers:
- Pier Paolo Pasolini, Sophocles
- Producers:
- Alfredo Bini
- Cinematographer:
- Giuseppe Ruzzolini
- Production:
- Somafis, Arco Film
- Status:
- Released
Oedipus Rex (1967) Trailer
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Oedipus Rex Cast & Crew
Main cast
Franco Citti
as Oedipus
Silvana Mangano
as Jocasta, Queen of Thebes (and unnamed Italian young mother)
Alida Valli
as Merope, Queen of Corinth
Carmelo Bene
as Creon
Julian Beck
as Tiresias
Luciano Bartoli
as Laius, King of Thebes (and unnamed Italian young father)
Francesco Leonetti
as Servo di Laio
- Ahmed Belhachmi
Ahmed Belhachmi
as Polybus, King of Corinth
Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia
as Sacerdote
- Giandomenico Davoli
Giandomenico Davoli
as Pastore di Polibo
Ninetto Davoli
as Angelo
Laura Betti
as Jocasta's Maid (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, written by Pier Paolo Pasolini and Sophocles, produced by Alfredo Bini.
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Oedipus Rex Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 371 ratings.
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Oedipus Rex – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Oedipus Rex online?
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Oedipus Rex (1967) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Oedipus Rex?
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The main cast of Oedipus Rex (1967) includes Franco Citti, Silvana Mangano, Alida Valli, Carmelo Bene and Julian Beck. The film was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. 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 September 7, 1967 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Oedipus Rex worth watching?
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Oedipus Rex (1967) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 371 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Oedipus Rex?
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