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Oedipus Rex
🎬 Movie

Oedipus Rex

1957 · 87 min Drama
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Oedipus Rex has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.3/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1957. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Douglas Campbell

Douglas Campbell

Oedipus

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Eleanor Stuart

Jocasta

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Robert Goodier

Creon

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Donald Davis

Tiresias

Douglas Rain

Douglas Rain

Messenger

William Hutt

William Hutt

Chorus Leader

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Tony Van Bridge

Man From Corinth

Eric House

Eric House

Shepherd / Old Priest

Robert Christie

Robert Christie

Chorus

Ted Follows

Ted Follows

Chorus

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