Theban Plays: Oedipus the King(1986)
Theban Plays: Oedipus the King Synopsis
Plagues are ravaging Thebes, and the blind fortune-teller Tieresias tells Oedipus, the King, that the gods are unhappy. The murder of the former king has gone unavenged, and Oedipus sets out to find the killer.
Theban Plays: Oedipus the King (1986) is a drama film directed by Don Taylor, released on September 16, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Michael Pennington, Claire Bloom, John Gielgud and John Shrapnel. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Taylor
- Writers:
- Sophocles, Don Taylor
- Producers:
- Louis Marks
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Theban Plays: Oedipus the King Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Pennington
as Oedipus Rex
Claire Bloom
as Jocasta
John Gielgud
as Tieresias
John Shrapnel
as Creon
Cyril Cusack
as Priest
Michael Byrne
as Chorus
Ernest Clark
as Chorus
David Collings
as Chorus
- Donald Eccles
Donald Eccles
as Chorus
Robert Eddison
as Chorus
Clifford Rose
as Chorus
Alan Rowe
as Chorus
Key crew
Directed by Don Taylor, written by Sophocles and Don Taylor, produced by Louis Marks.
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Theban Plays: Oedipus the King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Theban Plays: Oedipus the King – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Theban Plays: Oedipus the King?
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The main cast of Theban Plays: Oedipus the King (1986) includes Michael Pennington, Claire Bloom, John Gielgud, John Shrapnel and Cyril Cusack. The film was directed by Don Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Theban Plays: Oedipus the King released?
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Theban Plays: Oedipus the King was released on September 16, 1986 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Theban Plays: Oedipus the King worth watching?
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Theban Plays: Oedipus the King (1986) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.