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  • Oedipus the King

  • Written by: Sophocles
  • Narrated by: full cast
  • Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

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Oedipus the King

Written by: Sophocles
Narrated by: full cast
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Publisher's Summary

In Sophocles' tragedy, Oedipus discovers that he has been caught in his terrible destiny, unknowingly murdering his father and marrying his mother.

This perfomance features a new translation from the original Greek by director Nicholas Rudall.

Starring (in alphabetical order):

Spencer Garrett as Shepard, Chorus
Francis Guinan as Messenger, Chorus
Gregory Itzin as Creon
Charles Kimbrough as Priest of Zeus, Chorus
Harry J. Lennis as Oedipus
Rod McLachlan as Second Messenger, Chorus
Carolyn Seymour as Jocasta
W. Morgan Sheppard as Teiresias, Chorus
(P)2003 L.A. Theatre Works

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