Theban Plays: Antigone
Synopsis
In a final battle for the control of Thebes, Oedipus's two sons kill each other. Creon issues an order that no one is to bury Polynices upon pain of death. But Antigone is determined that her brother's body will have the proper rites of burial.
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Juliet Stevenson
Antigone
Gwen Taylor
Ismene
Patrick Barr
Chorus
Paul Daneman
Chorus
Donald Eccles
Chorus
Robert Eddison
Chorus
Ewan Hooper
Chorus
Peter Jeffrey
Chorus
Noel Johnson
Chorus
Robert Lang
Chorus
John Ringham
Chorus
Frederick Treves
Chorus
John Woodnutt
Chorus
John Shrapnel
Creon
Tony Selby
Soldier
Mike Gwilym
Chorus
John Gielgud
Tiresias
Bernard Hill
Messenger
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Sophocles, Don Taylor
- Original Score
- Derek Bourgeois
- Original Title
- Theban Plays: Antigone
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Taylor
Sophocles, Don Taylor
Derek Bourgeois
Peter Reason
Louis Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Don Taylor
Director
Don Taylor
Writer
Louis Marks
Producer
Peter Reason
Editor
David Myerscough-Jones
Production Design
Jane Hudson
Costume Design
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What is Theban Plays: Antigone about?
In a final battle for the control of Thebes, Oedipus's two sons kill each other. Creon issues an order that no one is to bury Polynices upon pain of death. But Antigone is determined that her brother's body will have the proper rites of burial.
Who directed Theban Plays: Antigone?
Theban Plays: Antigone was directed by Don Taylor.
Who stars in Theban Plays: Antigone?
The principal cast of Theban Plays: Antigone includes Juliet Stevenson, Gwen Taylor, Patrick Barr, Paul Daneman, Donald Eccles.
When was Theban Plays: Antigone released and how long is it?
Theban Plays: Antigone was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Theban Plays: Antigone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Theban Plays: Antigone was composed by Derek Bourgeois.