Oedipus the King

1968 | 97 minutes | 4.7 ★ (3)

Oedipus the King
  • Overview

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

  • Release Date

    01 June 1968

  • DirectingPhilip Saville
  • Budget

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  • Revenue

    $0.00

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