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Oedipus Rex (1957) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1957 · 87 mins · English
- Directed by
- Tyrone Guthrie
- Starring
- William Shatner, Louis Negin, Douglas Rain, Robert Christie, Neil Vipond, Douglas Campbell
A powerful cinematic rendition of Sophocles' tragedy, following Oedipus as he slowly uncovers his dire deeds—killing his father and marrying his mother. Directed by Sir Tyrone Guthrie, the film preserves the ancient Greek stage tradition by having the cast perform in authentic masks, adding a striking visual layer to the classic story.
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