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Theban Plays: Antigone (1986)

Movie ★ 9.0 111 min

Drama

In a final battle for the control of Thebes, Oedipus's two sons kill each other. Creon issues an order that no one is to bury Polynices upon pain of death. But Antigone is determined that her brother's body will have the proper rites of burial.

Don Taylor Director Don Taylor Writer

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Released
September 19, 1986
Runtime
111 min
IMDb
tt0086905
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Cast

Juliet Stevenson Juliet Stevenson Antigone Gwen Taylor Gwen Taylor Ismene Patrick Barr Patrick Barr Chorus Paul Daneman Paul Daneman Chorus Donald Eccles Chorus Robert Eddison Robert Eddison Chorus Ewan Hooper Ewan Hooper Chorus Peter Jeffrey Peter Jeffrey Chorus Noel Johnson Chorus Robert Lang Robert Lang Chorus John Ringham Chorus Frederick Treves Chorus John Woodnutt John Woodnutt Chorus John Shrapnel John Shrapnel Creon Tony Selby Tony Selby Soldier Mike Gwilym Mike Gwilym Chorus John Gielgud John Gielgud Tiresias Bernard Hill Bernard Hill Messenger

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Frequently asked questions

What is Theban Plays: Antigone about?
In a final battle for the control of Thebes, Oedipus's two sons kill each other. Creon issues an order that no one is to bury Polynices upon pain of death. But Antigone is determined that her brother's body will have the proper rites of burial.
Who directed Theban Plays: Antigone?
Theban Plays: Antigone was directed by Don Taylor.
Who stars in Theban Plays: Antigone?
Theban Plays: Antigone stars Juliet Stevenson, Gwen Taylor, Patrick Barr, Paul Daneman.
When was Theban Plays: Antigone released?
Theban Plays: Antigone is a 1986 drama film.
Where can I watch Theban Plays: Antigone?
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