Movie

Theban Plays: Oedipus the King

★ 4.5(2)19861h 51m

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Good to know

Director: Don Taylor
Release date: 1986-09-16
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Status: Released
Studio: BBC

About Theban Plays: Oedipus the King

Theban Plays: Oedipus the King is a 1986 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Don Taylor, starring Michael Pennington, Claire Bloom and John Gielgud. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Theban Plays: Oedipus the King in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Plagues are ravaging Thebes, and the blind fortune-teller Tieresias tells Oedipus, the King, that the gods are unhappy. The murder of the former king has gone unavenged, and Oedipus sets out to find the killer.

Cast

Michael Pennington

Oedipus Rex

Claire Bloom

Jocasta

John Gielgud

Tieresias

John Shrapnel

Creon

Cyril Cusack

Priest

Michael Byrne

Chorus

Ernest Clark

Chorus

David Collings

Chorus

Donald Eccles

Chorus

Robert Eddison

Chorus

Clifford Rose

Chorus

Alan Rowe

Chorus

Themes & keywords

oedipusgreek tragedy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Theban Plays: Oedipus the King in Canada?+

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Is Theban Plays: Oedipus the King on Netflix?+

Theban Plays: Oedipus the King is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Theban Plays: Oedipus the King?+

Theban Plays: Oedipus the King has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Theban Plays: Oedipus the King?+

Theban Plays: Oedipus the King stars Michael Pennington, Claire Bloom, John Gielgud, John Shrapnel and Cyril Cusack.

When did Theban Plays: Oedipus the King come out?+

Theban Plays: Oedipus the King is a 1986 movie directed by Don Taylor.

What genre is Theban Plays: Oedipus the King?+

Theban Plays: Oedipus the King is Drama film.

Who directed Theban Plays: Oedipus the King?+

Theban Plays: Oedipus the King was directed by Don Taylor.