Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus
Synopsis
Oedipus's wanderings come to an end when he finds his final resting place, as foretold by the gods. But his brother-in-law and his son each try to take him away.
Top Cast
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Anthony Quayle
Oedipus
Juliet Stevenson
Antigone
Paul Copley
Local Man
Christopher Hancock
Chorus
Ian Hogg
Chorus
Edward Jewesbury
Chorus
Trevor Peacock
Chorus
Bryan Pringle
Chorus
William Morgan Sheppard
Chorus
Barry Stanton
Chorus
Jerome Willis
Chorus
Frank Windsor
Chorus
Gwen Taylor
Ismene
Clive Francis
Theseus
John Shrapnel
Creon
Kenneth Haigh
Polynices
Michael N. Harbour
Messenger
Michael Shevelew
Theseus' Attendant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Sophocles, Don Taylor
- Original Score
- Derek Bourgeois
- Original Title
- Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Taylor
Sophocles, Don Taylor
Derek Bourgeois
David Hambelton
Louis Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Don Taylor
Director
Don Taylor
Writer
Louis Marks
Producer
David Hambelton
Editor
David Myerscough-Jones
Production Design
Jane Hudson
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus
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What is Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus about?
Oedipus's wanderings come to an end when he finds his final resting place, as foretold by the gods. But his brother-in-law and his son each try to take him away.
Who directed Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus?
Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus was directed by Don Taylor.
Who stars in Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus?
The principal cast of Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus includes Anthony Quayle, Juliet Stevenson, Paul Copley, Christopher Hancock, Ian Hogg.
When was Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus released and how long is it?
Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus was composed by Derek Bourgeois.