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King Lear

6.5/10
TMDB21 votes
Original: 137 min

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.

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About King Lear

King Lear (1970) is a film in the drama genres. Directed by . The cast includes Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Susan Engel, Anne-Lise Gabold.

Released
Original language
Runtime
137 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Denmark, United Kingdom
Production companies
Royal Shakespeare Company, Athena Film A/S, Laterna Film
Directors
Writers
Peter Brook

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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 stars in King Lear?

Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Susan Engel, Anne-Lise Gabold, Alan Webb, Ian Hogg. See the cast cards above for character names.

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