Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus 37 years old

Oedipus's wanderings come to an end when he finds his final resting place, as foretold by the gods. But his brother-in-law and his son each try to take him away.

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Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus Cast

Name Character
Paul Copley He was 41, now 79 years old as Local Man
Juliet Stevenson She was 29, now 67 years old as Antigone
Anthony Quayle He was 73, 76 years old when he died as Oedipus
John Shrapnel He was 44, 77 years old when he died as Creon
William Morgan Sheppard He was 54, 86 years old when he died as Chorus
Clive Francis He was 40, now 77 years old as Theseus
Gwen Taylor She was 47, now 85 years old as Ismene
Ian Hogg He was 3, now 34 years old as Chorus
Frank Windsor He was 59, now 96 years old as Chorus
Trevor Peacock He was 55, now 92 years old as Chorus
Bryan Pringle He was 51, 67 years old when he died as Chorus
Barry Stanton He was 45, now 83 years old as Chorus
Kenneth Haigh He was 55, 86 years old when he died as Polynices
Edward Jewesbury He was 69, 84 years old when he died as Chorus

Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus Crew

Name Department
Louis Marks as Producer. He was 58 (82) years old when He died Production
Sophocles as Writer. Writing
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Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus (37 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, September 17, 1986
  • Runtime: 112 minutes