Oedipus the King (1968)

Oedipus the King

Movie1968• G• 1h 37m
DramaHistory
⭐ 6.4 / 10(386)

This classic (Greek) tale tells how a noble youth accidentally marries his own mother, kills his own father (deliberately) and ends up paying a terrible price for invoking the wrath of the Gods.

Rated
G
Runtime
1h 37m
Released
1968
Country
United Kingdom

Details

Release year: 1968

Storyline

This classic (Greek) tale tells how a noble youth accidentally marries his own mother, kills his own father (deliberately) and ends up paying a terrible price for invoking the wrath of the Gods.

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Did you know

• Donald Sutherland's voice is dubbed by another actor.

• While Donald Sutherland is the actor appearing in the film as Chorus Leader, his voice is dubbed by Patrick Allen,

• King Laius does not appear in the original play; he is only referred to.

User reviews

⭐ 6/10

"Count no man happy in this life......"

👍 3 · 1/12/2021
⭐ 5/10

Heavy-handed Anglicised Greek Tragedy

👍 3 · 2/17/2009
⭐ 8/10

Superb entertainment

👍 23 · 12/1/2002

Technical specs

Sound mix
Mono
Aspect ratio
1.66 : 1
Color
Color
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