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Oedipus Rex (1967): movie guide
Oedipus Rex (1967) is a Drama running about 105 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.8/10 from 376 votes. Notable cast includes Franco Citti, Silvana Mangano, Alida Valli, Carmelo Bene. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1967-09-07
- Runtime: 105 min
- TMDB: 6.8/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1967-09-07
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What is Oedipus Rex about?
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…
Cast highlights
Oedipus Rex features Franco Citti, Silvana Mangano, Alida Valli, Carmelo Bene, Julian Beck, Luciano Bartoli. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1967-09-07. Runtime: 105 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (376 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: it. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Oedipus Rex?
- Oedipus Rex is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Oedipus Rex?
- Oedipus Rex runs about 105 minutes.
- Who stars in Oedipus Rex?
- Cast highlights include Franco Citti, Silvana Mangano, Alida Valli, Carmelo Bene, Julian Beck, Luciano Bartoli.
- Does Cinema Box stream Oedipus Rex?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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