Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus (1986): Cast
Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus is a 1986 drama directed by Don Taylor, starring Anthony Quayle as Oedipus, Juliet Stevenson and John Shrapnel. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Don Taylor
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus About?
The premise of Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus without spoilers.
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 Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- poseidon the greek deity
- thebes
- sanctuary
- oracle
- king
- thebes greece
- vindication
- tragedy
- thunder
- suffering
- sister sister relationship
- ritual
+26 more Show fewer
- rescue
- redemption
- prayer
- political asylum
- old man
- lightning
- kidnapping
- incest
- hatred
- guilt
- grief
- greek god
- greek goddess
- greek chorus
- general
- father son relationship
- father daughter relationship
- fate
- curse
- brother sister relationship
- blind man
- banishment
- athens greece
- sequel
- death of father
- based on play
Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus Cast & Characters
Anthony Quayle leads the cast as Oedipus, with Juliet Stevenson as Antigone and John Shrapnel as Creon. Directed by Don Taylor; 18 actors are credited in all.
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Director Don Taylor
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Anthony Quayle as Oedipus - Juliet Stevenson as Antigone
- John Shrapnel as Creon
- Bryan Pringle as Chorus
Also Starring in Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus
· 14 more- William Morgan Sheppard Chorus
- Paul Copley Local Man
- Trevor Peacock Chorus
- Ian Hogg Chorus
- Kenneth Haigh Polynices
- Jerome Willis Chorus
- Frank Windsor Chorus
- Edward Jewesbury Chorus
- Gwen Taylor Ismene
- Clive Francis Theseus
- Barry Stanton Chorus
- Christopher Hancock Chorus
- Michael N. Harbour Messenger
- Michael Shevelew Theseus' Attendant
More from Don Taylor
More films directed by Don Taylor: The Diamond Trap, Ghost of a Chance, Theban Plays: Antigone and Theban Plays: Antigone.
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Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus?
Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus released?
Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus was released on September 17, 1986.
Who directed Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus?
Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus was directed by Don Taylor.
More films by Don Taylor Who is in the cast of Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus?
Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus stars Anthony Quayle as Oedipus, Juliet Stevenson as Antigone and John Shrapnel as Creon, among 18 credited actors.
Does Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus have a post-credit scene?
No. Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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