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King Lear (1970)

Movie ★ 6.5 137 min

Drama

King Lear is a proud man who solicits praise from his three daughters in return for inheritance of the kingdom. Daughters Goneril and Regan profess their affection vehemently. Cordelia, who does not respect the process her father has chosen, does not humor him. Lear's perceived rejection from Cordelia leads to her banishment, thus splitting the kingdom between the other two. This hasty decision becomes his fatal error.

Peter Brook Director Peter Brook Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 10, 1970
Runtime
137 min
Rating
PG-13
IMDb
tt0067306
Language
Studio
Royal Shakespeare Company, Athena Film A/S, Laterna Film

Themes

Cast

Paul Scofield Paul Scofield King Lear Irene Worth Irene Worth Goneril Susan Engel Regan Anne-Lise Gabold Anne-Lise Gabold Cordelia Alan Webb Alan Webb Gloucester Ian Hogg Ian Hogg Edmund Robert Langdon Lloyd Robert Langdon Lloyd Edgar Tom Fleming Kent Jack MacGowran Jack MacGowran Fool Cyril Cusack Cyril Cusack Albany Patrick Magee Patrick Magee Cornwall Barry Stanton Barry Stanton Oswald

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Frequently asked questions

What is King Lear about?
King Lear is a proud man who solicits praise from his three daughters in return for inheritance of the kingdom. Daughters Goneril and Regan profess their affection vehemently. Cordelia, who does not respect the process her father has chosen, does not humor him. Lear's perceived rejection from Cordelia leads to her banishment, thus splitting the kingdom between the other two. This hasty decision becomes his fatal error.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Peter Brook.
Who stars in King Lear?
King Lear stars Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Susan Engel, Anne-Lise Gabold.
When was King Lear released?
King Lear is a 1970 drama film.
Where can I watch King Lear?
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