Oedipus Rex
A Shattering Experience!
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.
Cast
Douglas CampbellOedipusEleanor StuartJocasta
Robert GoodierCreon
Donald DavisTiresias
Douglas RainMessenger
William HuttChorus LeaderTony Van BridgeMan From Corinth
Eric HouseShepherd / Old Priest
Robert ChristieChorus
Ted FollowsChorusDavid GardnerChorus
Bruno GerussiChorusCrew
DirectorTyrone Guthrie
Details
Release DateJanuary 6, 1957
LanguagesEnglish
StudiosOedipus Rex Productions
