Oedipus Rex
A Shattering Experience!
6.3
1957
1h 27m
The story of Oedipus' gradual discovery of his primal crime, killing his father and marrying his mother, filmed by the famed British theatrical director Sir Tyrone Guthrie. This elegant version of Sophocles' play adds a brilliant stroke: the actors wear masks just as the Greeks did in the playwright's day.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
January 6, 1957
Runtime
1h 27m
Rating
6.3
(8 votes)
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Oedipus Rex Productions
Overview
The story of Oedipus' gradual discovery of his primal crime, killing his father and marrying his mother, filmed by the famed British theatrical director Sir Tyrone Guthrie. This elegant version of Sophocles' play adds a brilliant stroke: the actors wear masks just as the Greeks did in the playwright's day.
