Movie Description
King Lear
(1974)Overview
When England's aging King Lear renounces his throne to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, treachery, madness and murder soon follow. After banishing Cordelia, his most loyal daughter, Lear is betrayed and cast out by her elder sisters Regan and Goneril. Meanwhile, evil brews at the Gloucester castle as Edgar falls victim to his brother's deception. As battle lines are drawn and backs are stabbed, Lear rages against a fearsome storm. Can a man undo his wrongs? Will Cordelia be saved? Or will the wheels of fate crush all in its way?
Featured Crew
- Director : Tony Davenell
- Producer : Tony Davenell
- Cast : Patrick Magee,Patrick Mower,Beth Harris,Ann Lynn,Wendy Allnutt,Philip Brack,Ray Smith,Robert Coleby,Ronald Radd
Cast
King Lear
Edmund
Goneril
Regan
Cordelia
Albany
Kent
Edgar
Gloucester
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Facts
Original TitleKing Lear
Status Released
Release Information
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1974-09-24
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 36m
Production CompaniesThames Television
Genres
- Drama
