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Oedipus the King

19681h 37mPhilip Saville
IMDb 6.4

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This classic Greek tale tells how a noble youth accidentally marries his own mother, kills his own father and ends up paying a terrible price for invoking the wrath of the Gods.

Drama
OedipusBased On Play Or MusicalIncestGreek TragedyMother Son IncestMother Son MarriageJocasta

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What is Oedipus the King (1968) about?

This classic Greek tale tells how a noble youth accidentally marries his own mother, kills his own father and ends up paying a terrible price for invoking the wrath of the Gods.

Who stars in Oedipus the King?

Oedipus the King stars Christopher Plummer (Oedipus), Lilli Palmer (Jocasta), Richard Johnson (Creon), Orson Welles (Tiresias), Cyril Cusack (Messenger). The film was directed by Philip Saville.

How long is Oedipus the King?

Oedipus the King has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1968.

Is Oedipus the King worth watching?

Oedipus the King holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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