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The play tells the beginning of the Oedipus saga, setting the stage and creating the characters who will continue the story to its conclusion in Antigone. Oedipus the King recounts the story of Oedipus, King of Thebes, a man who, out of stubborn pride, must know the truth at all costs.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service, Bioscope (Firm), Endymion Ensemble, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Other Authors: Taylor, Don, 1936-2003, Pennington, Michael, 1943-, Cusack, Cyril, 1910-1993, Shrapnel, John, Gielgud, John, 1904-2000, Bloom, Claire, 1931-, Sophocles
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2004]
Series:Sophocles. Theban plays (DVD videodiscs)
Subjects:
Oedipus > (Greek mythological figure) > Drama.
Greek drama (Tragedy)
Made-for-TV movies.
Description
Summary:The play tells the beginning of the Oedipus saga, setting the stage and creating the characters who will continue the story to its conclusion in Antigone. Oedipus the King recounts the story of Oedipus, King of Thebes, a man who, out of stubborn pride, must know the truth at all costs.
Item Description:Videodisc release of a 1987 production.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:2 videodiscs (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD; later copies in DVD-R format.
Production Credits:Camera supervisor, John Dailley ; videotape editor, Dave Hambelton ; music, Derek Bourgeois ; classical adviser, Geoffrey Lewis.