About this movie
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 road…
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Quick facts
Year
1967
Runtime
1h 45m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.8/10
Votes
364
Genre
Drama
Director
Language
IT
Cast
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Questions about Oedipus Rex
How long is Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex has a runtime of 1h 45m (1 hour and 45 minutes).
Who directed Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini and released in 1967.
What genre is Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex is a Drama film (1967).
Who stars in Oedipus Rex?
The cast of Oedipus Rex includes Franco Citti, Silvana Mangano, Alida Valli, Carmelo Bene, Julian Beck.
What is the TMDB rating for Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 364 votes.
