Theban Plays: Oedipus the King (1986): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1986 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1986, Theban Plays: Oedipus the King is a drama film directed by Don Taylor, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Theban Plays: Oedipus the King stars Michael Pennington as Oedipus Rex, Claire Bloom as Jocasta, John Gielgud as Tieresias and John Shrapnel as Creon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Theban Plays: Oedipus the King has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Theban Plays: Oedipus the King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Theban Plays: Oedipus the King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Theban Plays: Oedipus the King (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Theban Plays: Oedipus the King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Theban Plays: Oedipus the King worth watching?
- Theban Plays: Oedipus the King holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- 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 was Theban Plays: Oedipus the King released?
- Theban Plays: Oedipus the King was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.