Oedipus the King
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Christopher Plummer
Oedipus
Lilli Palmer
Jocasta
Richard Johnson
Creon
Orson Welles
Tiresias
Cyril Cusack
Messenger
Roger Livesey
Shepherd
Donald Sutherland
Chorus Leader
Friedrich von Ledebur
King Laius
Dimos Starenios
Priest
Alexis Mann
Palace Official
Oenone Luke
Antigone
Cressida Luke
Xemene
Minos Argyrakis
Chorus
Manos Destounis
Chorus
George Dialegmenos
Chorus
Takis Emmanuel
Chorus
Alexandros Maniatakis
Chorus
Giorgos Oikonomou
Chorus
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Saville, Michael Luke
- Original Score
- Jani Christou
- Original Title
- Oedipus the King
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Crossroads World Film Services
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Saville
Philip Saville, Michael Luke, Sophocles, Paul Roche
Jani Christou
Walter Lassally
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Saville
Screenplay
Michael Luke
Screenplay
Philip Saville
Director
Walter Lassally
Director of Photography
Jani Christou
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oedipus the King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Oedipus the King?
Oedipus the King was directed by Philip Saville.
Who stars in Oedipus the King?
The principal cast of Oedipus the King includes Christopher Plummer, Lilli Palmer, Richard Johnson, Orson Welles, Cyril Cusack.
When was Oedipus the King released and how long is it?
Oedipus the King was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Oedipus the King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oedipus the King was composed by Jani Christou.