Oedipus Rex
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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 roadā¦
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Edipo re
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1967-09-07
- Runtime: 104 minutes
- Rating: 6.8/10 (352 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Somafis, Arco Film
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.8932
- Languages: Italian
Cast & Crew
Franco Citti
as Oedipus
Silvana Mangano
as Jocasta, Queen of Thebes (and unnamed Italian young mother)
Alida Valli
as Merope, Queen of Corinth
Carmelo Bene
as Creon
Julian Beck
as Tiresias
Luciano Bartoli
as Laius, King of Thebes (and unnamed Italian young father)
Francesco Leonetti
as Servo di Laio
Ahmed Belhachmi
as Polybus, King of Corinth
Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia
as Sacerdote
Giandomenico Davoli
as Pastore di Polibo
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Oedipus Rex (1967) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oedipus Rex?ā¼
Oedipus Rex is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1967-09-07.
Who are the main actors in Oedipus Rex?ā¼
The main cast includes Franco Citti, Silvana Mangano, Alida Valli, Carmelo Bene, Julian Beck, .
Where can I watch Oedipus Rex online?ā¼
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Is Oedipus Rex based on a true story?ā¼
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What is the IMDb rating of Oedipus Rex?ā¼
Oedipus Rex has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 352 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Oedipus Rex?ā¼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Oedipus Rex?ā¼
The soundtrack was composed by Somafis, Arco Film. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Oedipus Rex filmed?ā¼
Oedipus Rex was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Oedipus Rex?ā¼
The total runtime of Oedipus Rex is 104 minutes.
Is Oedipus Rex suitable for kids?ā¼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Oedipus Rex?ā¼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Oedipus Rex.
Does Oedipus Rex have a post-credit scene?ā¼
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