Oedipus Rex (1957): Cast
Oedipus Rex is a 1957 drama directed by Tyrone Guthrie, starring Douglas Campbell as Oedipus, William Shatner and Louis Negin. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Tyrone Guthrie
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Oedipus Rex Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Oedipus Rex About?
The premise of Oedipus Rex without spoilers.
A powerful cinematic rendition of Sophocles' tragedy, following Oedipus as he slowly uncovers his dire deeds—killing his father and marrying his mother. Directed by Sir Tyrone Guthrie, the film preserves the ancient Greek stage tradition by having the cast perform in authentic masks, adding a striking visual layer to the classic story.
Oedipus Rex Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- character name as title
- oedipus character
- jocasta character
- two word title
- king
- mask
- slayer
- queen
- gods
- mother son incest
- son murders father
- foreign language adaptation
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- suicide
- suicide by hanging
- secret paternity
- secret maternity
- regicide
- learning a person is one's son
- learning a person is one's mother
- learning a person is one's father
- greek chorus
- blindness
- blinding
- blind man
- punishment
- mother son relationship
- husband wife relationship
- father son relationship
- corinthian
- tragedy
- suspense
- sophocles
- slaying
- shepherd
- ruler
- promise
- priest
- plague
- patrimony
- patricide
- nurse
- myth
- murder
- messenger
- legend
- incest
- heir
- greek tragedy
- greece
- fate
Oedipus Rex Cast & Characters
Douglas Campbell leads the cast as Oedipus, with William Shatner as Chorus and Louis Negin as Chorus. Directed by Tyrone Guthrie; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tyrone Guthrie
- Douglas Campbell as Oedipus
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William Shatner as Chorus - Louis Negin as Chorus
- David Gardner as Chorus
Also Starring in Oedipus Rex
· 16 more- Neil Vipond Chorus
- William Hutt Chorus Leader
- Robert Goodier Creon
- Douglas Rain Messenger
- Donald Davis Tiresias
- Robert Christie Chorus
- Richard Howard Chorus
- Roland Hewgill Chorus
- Tony Van Bridge Man From Corinth
- Eric House Shepherd / Old Priest
- Edward Holmes Chorus
- Ted Follows Chorus
- Barbara Franklin Antigone
- Bruno Gerussi Chorus
- Eleanor Stuart Jocasta
- Naomi Cameron Ismene
Oedipus Rex Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “俄狄浦斯王” and “Édipo Rei”.
- Also known as
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- 俄狄浦斯王
- Édipo Rei
- Грех кровосмешения
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Oedipus Rex FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Oedipus Rex, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Oedipus Rex released?
Oedipus Rex was released on January 6, 1957.
Who directed Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex was directed by Tyrone Guthrie.
More films by Tyrone Guthrie Who is in the cast of Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex stars Douglas Campbell as Oedipus, William Shatner as Chorus and Louis Negin as Chorus, among 20 credited actors.
Does Oedipus Rex have a post-credit scene?
No. Oedipus Rex has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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