Oedipus Rex (1957)
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.
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Cast
Douglas Campbell
as Oedipus
Douglas Campbell, a stalwart in Canadian theatre, brought his rich acting, directing, and leadership skills to the forefront. Hailing from Scotland, Campbell joined Canada's Stratford Festival in 1953...
Douglas Rain
as Messenger
Douglas Rain (March 13, 1928 - November 11, 2018) was a Canadian actor and narrator. He was primarily a stage actor, but his best known film role was as the voice of the HAL 9000 computer in 2001: A S...
William Hutt
as Chorus Leader
William Hutt, born in 1920 in Toronto, crafted a distinguished career rooted in Canada's theatre scene. Opting for a quieter path, he joined the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, becoming an integral...
Eric House
as Shepherd / Old Priest
Robert Christie
as Chorus
Robert Christie, born September 20, 1913, in Toronto, Canada, was an actor and writer known for his work in "On Camera" (1954), "General Motors Theatre" (1952), and "The Unforeseen" (1958). He was mar...
Ted Follows
as Chorus
Ted Follows was a Canadian actor and director, known for his roles in various TV series and films. He appeared in shows like "Anne of Green Gables," "The Beachcombers," and "The Littlest Hobo." Additi...
Director
Tyrone Guthrie
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