Philip Saville
Director
Oedipus the King (1968)
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.
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Country: United States
Languages:
English
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Runtime: 97 min.
Released: June 1, 1968
Status: Released
Certification: NR