Oedipus Rex (2002)
Plot — What is Oedipus Rex about?
Oedipus, a prince of Corinth, was prophesied to "kill his father and marry his mother." To avoid the fulfillment of this prophecy, he went on a wandering journey, drove off the monstrous Sphinx in the kingdom of Thebai, and became the king of Thebai. Oedipus takes the former king's wife, Iocaste, as his wife and lives happily ever after, but a few years later, a plague of evil strikes the kingdom of Thebai. In order to save his kingdom, Oedipus asks for an oracle and follows its oracle to find the cause of the death of the former king Laius, but in the course of his investigation, the tragic truth is revealed...
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2002 |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 130 min |
Oedipus Rex — FAQ
Is Oedipus Rex worth watching? Oedipus, a prince of Corinth, was prophesied to "kill his father and marry his mother." To avoid the fulfillment of this prophecy, he went on a wandering journey, drove off the monstrous Sphinx in the kingdom of Thebai,
Who directed Oedipus Rex? Directed by Yukio Ninagawa.
Who is in the cast of Oedipus Rex? It stars Mansai Nomura, Hatsuo Yamaya, Kotaro Yoshida.
Where can I stream Oedipus Rex? Streaming availability for Oedipus Rex is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Oedipus Rex release? It released in 2002.