Oedipus Rex
Edipo re
“Pasolini’s Terrifying… Compassionate… Magnificent…”
Synopsis
In pre-war Italy, a young couple have a baby boy. The father, however, is jealous of his son - and the scene moves to antiquity, where the baby is taken into the desert to be killed. He is rescued, given the name Oedipus, and brought up by the King and Queen of Corinth as their son. One day an oracle informs Oedipus that he is destined to kill his father and marry his mother. Horrified, he flees Corinth and his supposed parents - only to get into a fight and kill an older man on the road…
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Oedipus Rex (1967) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-26
Top Cast
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Franco Citti
Oedipus
Silvana Mangano
Jocasta, Queen of Thebes (and unnamed Italian young mother)
Alida Valli
Merope, Queen of Corinth
Carmelo Bene
Creon
Julian Beck
Tiresias
Luciano Bartoli
Laius, King of Thebes (and unnamed Italian young father)
Francesco Leonetti
Servo di Laio
Ahmed Belhachmi
Polybus, King of Corinth
Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia
Sacerdote
Giandomenico Davoli
Pastore di Polibo
Ninetto Davoli
Angelo
Laura Betti
Jocasta's Maid (uncredited)
Pier Paolo Pasolini
High Priest (uncredited)
Isabel Ruth
Jocasta's Maid with a Lamb (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 7, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 14, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Screenplay & Story
- Pier Paolo Pasolini, Sophocles
- Original Title
- Edipo re
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Somafis, Arco Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Pier Paolo Pasolini, Sophocles
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Nino Baragli
Alfredo Bini
Department Leadership Roster
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Director
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Writer
Danilo Donati
Costume Design
Luigi Scaccianoce
Production Design
Alfredo Bini
Producer
Nino Baragli
Editor
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oedipus Rex
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What is Oedipus Rex about?
In pre-war Italy, a young couple have a baby boy. The father, however, is jealous of his son - and the scene moves to antiquity, where the baby is taken into the desert to be killed. He is rescued, given the name Oedipus, and brought up by the King and Queen of Corinth as their son. One day an oracle informs Oedipus that he is destined to kill his father and marry his mother. Horrified, he flees Corinth and his supposed parents - only to get into a fight and kill an older man on the road…
Who directed Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Who stars in Oedipus Rex?
The principal cast of Oedipus Rex includes Franco Citti, Silvana Mangano, Alida Valli, Carmelo Bene, Julian Beck.
When was Oedipus Rex released and how long is it?
Oedipus Rex was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).