
The tragic hero Oedipus, unaware of his true lineage, solves the riddle of the Sphinx, becomes king of Thebes, unwittingly kills his biological father, marries his mother, and when the horrific truth emerges he gouges out his eyes and lives in exile, paying the gods’ wrath.
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Explore the complete cast of Oedipus the King, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.

Orson Welles
Tiresias

Donald Sutherland
Chorus Leader

Roger Livesey
Shepherd

Cyril Cusack
Messenger

Lilli Palmer
Jocasta

Christopher Plummer
Oedipus

Takis Emmanuel
Chorus

Richard Johnson
Creon

Friedrich von Ledebur
King Laius

George Dialegmenos
Chorus

Giorgos Oikonomou
Chorus

Manos Destounis
Chorus

Nikos Pashalidis
Chorus

Minos Argyrakis
Chorus

Dimos Starenios
Priest

Alexis Mann
Palace Official

Giorgos Zaifidis
Chorus

Oenone Luke
Antigone

Cressida Luke
Xemene

Alexandros Maniatakis
Chorus

Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos
Chorus

Paul Roche
Chorus

Kostas Themos
Chorus

Ahilleas Skordilis
Chorus
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