オイディプス王
Originally released in 2002. オイディプス王 is a feature film. directed by Yukio Ninagawa. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mansai Nomura, Hatsuo Yamaya, and Kotaro Yoshida
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Pony Canyon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is オイディプス王 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 ...
Who directed オイディプス王?
オイディプス王 was directed by Yukio Ninagawa.
How long is オイディプス王?
オイディプス王 has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was オイディプス王 released?
オイディプス王 was released on June 7, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in オイディプス王?
The main cast of オイディプス王 includes Mansai Nomura, Hatsuo Yamaya, Kotaro Yoshida.