Oedipus the King (1968)
Oedipus the King is a 1968 drama movie directed by Philip Saville, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Christopher Plummer, Lilli Palmer and Richard Johnson.
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.
Quick answers
What is Oedipus the King 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.
When was Oedipus the King released?
Oedipus the King was released on 1 June 1968.
How long is Oedipus the King?
Oedipus the King runs 1h 37m.
Who made Oedipus the King?
Oedipus the King was directed by Philip Saville.
Cast
- Christopher Plummer as Oedipus
- Lilli Palmer as Jocasta
- Richard Johnson as Creon
- Orson Welles as Tiresias
- Cyril Cusack as Messenger
- Roger Livesey as Shepherd
- Donald Sutherland as Chorus Leader
- Friedrich von Ledebur as King Laius
- Dimos Starenios as Priest
- Alexis Mann as Palace Official
- Oenone Luke as Antigone
- Cressida Luke as Xemene