Oedipus Mayor
"Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Steamy Adaptation of OEDIPUS REX"
Originally released in 1996. Oedipus Mayor is a drama/war film. directed by Jorge Alí Triana.
Starring Jorge Perugorría, Ángela Molina, and Francisco Rabal
Synopsis
Edipo, is appointed mayor of a town plunged in misery and violence. His first mission is to discover and punish the murderers of Layo, a well-known potentate of the region. His investigation is directed towards all the armed factions that exist in Colombia.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 23, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Colombia
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Director
Top Cast
Jorge Perugorría
as Edipo
Ángela Molina
as Yocasta
Francisco Rabal
as Tiresias
Jorge Martínez de Hoyos
as Priest
Jairo Camargo
as Creonte
Miriam Colon
as Deyanira
Juan Sebastián Aragón
as Mayor's Driver
Marcela Agudelo
as Urban Guerrilla
Fabiana Medina
as Rural Guerrilla
Juan Carlos Arango
as Paramilitary Chief
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Caracol Televisión
- Sogetel
- Canal+
- Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
- Grupo Colombia
- Fundación del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oedipus Mayor about?
Edipo, is appointed mayor of a town plunged in misery and violence. His first mission is to discover and punish the murderers of Layo, a well-known potentate of the region. His investigation is dir...
Who directed Oedipus Mayor?
Oedipus Mayor was directed by Jorge Alí Triana.
How long is Oedipus Mayor?
Oedipus Mayor has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Oedipus Mayor released?
Oedipus Mayor was released on August 23, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Oedipus Mayor?
The main cast of Oedipus Mayor includes Jorge Perugorría, Ángela Molina, Francisco Rabal, Jorge Martínez de Hoyos, Jairo Camargo.