Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus(1986)
Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus Synopsis
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.
Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus (1986) is a drama film directed by Don Taylor, released on September 17, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Anthony Quayle, Juliet Stevenson, Paul Copley and Christopher Hancock. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Taylor
- Writers:
- Sophocles, Don Taylor
- Producers:
- Louis Marks
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony Quayle
as Oedipus
Juliet Stevenson
as Antigone
Paul Copley
as Local Man
- Christopher Hancock
Christopher Hancock
as Chorus
Ian Hogg
as Chorus
Edward Jewesbury
as Chorus
Trevor Peacock
as Chorus
Bryan Pringle
as Chorus
William Morgan Sheppard
as Chorus
Barry Stanton
as Chorus
Jerome Willis
as Chorus
Frank Windsor
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 at Colonus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus?
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The main cast of Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus (1986) includes Anthony Quayle, Juliet Stevenson, Paul Copley, Christopher Hancock and Ian Hogg. 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 at Colonus released?
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Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus was released on September 17, 1986 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus worth watching?
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Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus (1986) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.