Oedipus Rex

The story

The story of Oedipus' gradual discovery of his primal crime, killing his father and marrying his mother, filmed by the famed British theatrical director Sir Tyrone Guthrie. This elegant version of Sophocles' play adds a brilliant stroke: the actors wear masks just as the Greeks did in the playwright's day.

Cast & crew

Douglas CampbellOedipus

Eleanor Stuart

Eleanor StuartJocasta

Robert Goodier

Robert GoodierCreon

Donald Davis

Donald DavisTiresias

Douglas RainMessenger

William HuttChorus Leader

Tony Van Bridge

Tony Van BridgeMan From Corinth

Eric HouseShepherd / Old Priest

Robert ChristieChorus

Ted FollowsChorus

David Gardner

David GardnerChorus

Bruno GerussiChorus