theater play,oedipus,greek mythology,ancient greece,based on myths, legends or folklore,thebes

Oedipus Rex (1957)

Poster for Oedipus Rex

A Shattering Experience!

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 & Crew

Director
Tyrone Guthrie
  • Profile picture of Douglas Campbell
    Oedipus Douglas Campbell
  • Profile picture of Douglas Rain
    Messenger Douglas Rain
  • Profile picture of William Hutt
    Chorus Leader William Hutt
  • Profile picture of Robert Christie
    Chorus Robert Christie
  • Profile picture of Ted Follows
    Chorus Ted Follows
  • Profile picture of Bruno Gerussi
    Chorus Bruno Gerussi
  • Profile picture of Roland Hewgill
    Chorus Roland Hewgill
  • Profile picture of William Shatner
    Chorus William Shatner

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Keywords

  • theater play
  • oedipus
  • greek mythology
  • ancient greece
  • based on myths, legends or folklore
  • thebes