Antigone

  (1961)
Greek director Yiorgos Tzavellas helmed this adaptation from the theatrical stage. When Oedipus's sons kill one another in a bitter fight for the throne, Creon (Manos Katrakis) assumes the role of King of Thebes. But when the deceased men's sister, Antigone (Irene Papas), goes against the wishes of the new king and properly buries her dead brothers, the king orders Antigone to be buried alive in a tomb. Will she be able to escape alive?
Cast: Irene Papas, Manos Katrakis
Director: Yorgos Javellas
Genre:  Foreign
Format:  DVD
Rated NRNot rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
Antigone
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