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Oedipus

  • 2004
  • Not Rated
  • 8m
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7.3/10
135
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Oedipus (2004)
Short

A short film, done in epic style, on the story of Oedipus.A short film, done in epic style, on the story of Oedipus.A short film, done in epic style, on the story of Oedipus.

  • Director
    • Jason Wishnow
  • Writer
    • Jason Wishnow
  • Stars
    • Dick Rodstein
    • J. David Brimmer
    • Billy Dee Williams
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    135
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jason Wishnow
    • Writer
      • Jason Wishnow
    • Stars
      • Dick Rodstein
      • J. David Brimmer
      • Billy Dee Williams
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Dick Rodstein
    • Oedipus
    • (voice)
    J. David Brimmer
    J. David Brimmer
    • The King
    • (voice)
    • (as Michael Alston Baley)
    Billy Dee Williams
    Billy Dee Williams
    • Bartender
    • (voice)
    Stephanie Fredricks
    Stephanie Fredricks
    • Queen Jocasta
    • (voice)
    Tara Sands
    Tara Sands
    • Antigone
    • (voice)
    • (as Tara Jayne)
    Q.A. Wagstaff
    • Tiresias
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Jason Wishnow
    • Writer
      • Jason Wishnow
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    10tonstant viewer

    A Funny and Loving Parody of the Hollywood Epic

    This short is lovely to look at and funny to listen to.

    The vegetables enacting the familiar story of Oedipus in stop-motion are eloquent and expressive. Having Oedipus played by a potato makes perfect sense when you consider he has to put out his eyes.

    The settings are derived from the Hollywood widescreen toga epics of the 1950s, and are quite grand.

    The soundtrack is beautifully put together, as voices inspired by Charlton Heston, Orson Welles, Sir John Gielgud, Sir Laurence Olivier and Sir Alec Guinness read richly humorous dialogue.

    I hope this one gets picked up for maximum distribution. It really deserves it. Kudos to director Jason Wishnow, and let's hope for a sequel.
    10skeletonakajoe

    Hilarious

    I couldn't stop laughing. I love how it put veggie tales to shame - that was great. My mom was always afraid of them. I am trying to convince her to see this - but veggie tales has scarred her for life.

    I'd rate this movie PG-13 for obvious reasons. I won't spoil it - you must see it to see how funny it truly is.

    If you're old enough, watch it - all people love it. It's very short - that means it's to the point. It also has great animation - very fun. I like how the vegetables/fruits are completely random - no organization at all.

    Funniest movie I have ever seen ... really.

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    • Release date
      • January 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Oedipus: The Movie
    • Filming locations
      • Compton, California, USA
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    • Runtime
      8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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