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In pre-war Italy, a young couple have a baby boy. The father, however, is jealous of his son - and the scene moves to antiquity, where the baby is taken into the desert to be killed. He is rescued, given the name Oedipus, and brought up by the King and Queen of Corinth as their son. One day an oracle informs Oedipus that he is destined to kill his father and marry his mother. Horrified, he flees Corinth and his supposed parents - only to get into a fight and kill an older man on the road…
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Oedipus Rex online?
- You can stream Oedipus Rex on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Oedipus Rex come out?
- Oedipus Rex was released in 1967.
- What genre is Oedipus Rex?
- Oedipus Rex is a drama film.
- How long is Oedipus Rex?
- Oedipus Rex runs about 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- Who stars in Oedipus Rex?
- Oedipus Rex stars Franco Citti, Silvana Mangano, Alida Valli, and Carmelo Bene.
- How is Oedipus Rex rated?
- Oedipus Rex currently scores 6.8 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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