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.

Release Date

January 6, 1957

Status

Released

Original Title

Oedipus Rex

Runtime

1h 27min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Oedipus Rex Productions