Theban Plays: Antigone(1986)
Theban Plays: Antigone Synopsis
In a final battle for the control of Thebes, Oedipus's two sons kill each other. Creon issues an order that no one is to bury Polynices upon pain of death. But Antigone is determined that her brother's body will have the proper rites of burial.
Theban Plays: Antigone (1986) is a drama film directed by Don Taylor, released on September 19, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Juliet Stevenson, Gwen Taylor, Patrick Barr and Paul Daneman. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Taylor
- Writers:
- Sophocles, Don Taylor
- Producers:
- Louis Marks
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Theban Plays: Antigone Cast & Crew
Main cast
Juliet Stevenson
as Antigone
Gwen Taylor
as Ismene
Patrick Barr
as Chorus
Paul Daneman
as Chorus
- Donald Eccles
Donald Eccles
as Chorus
Robert Eddison
as Chorus
Ewan Hooper
as Chorus
Peter Jeffrey
as Chorus
Noel Johnson
as Chorus
Robert Lang
as Chorus
- John Ringham
John Ringham
as Chorus
Frederick Treves
as Chorus
Key crew
Directed by Don Taylor, written by Sophocles and Don Taylor, produced by Louis Marks.
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Theban Plays: Antigone Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Who stars in Theban Plays: Antigone?
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The main cast of Theban Plays: Antigone (1986) includes Juliet Stevenson, Gwen Taylor, Patrick Barr, Paul Daneman and Donald Eccles. 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: Antigone released?
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Theban Plays: Antigone was released on September 19, 1986 and runs for 1h 51m.
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Theban Plays: Antigone (1986) holds an average rating of 9.0 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.