King Lear (1974)
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?
Director: Tony Davenell
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 156 min
Release Date: September 24, 1974
Cast
- Patrick Magee - King Lear
- Patrick Mower - Edmund
- Beth Harris - Goneril
- Ann Lynn - Regan
- Wendy Allnutt - Cordelia
- Philip Brack - Albany
- Ray Smith - Kent
- Robert Coleby - Edgar
- Ronald Radd - Gloucester
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Production: Thames Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
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More Films by Director: Tony Davenell
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is King Lear about?
- 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?
- Who directed King Lear?
- King Lear was directed by Tony Davenell.
- Who stars in King Lear?
- King Lear stars Patrick Magee, Patrick Mower, Beth Harris, Ann Lynn, Wendy Allnutt, Philip Brack.
- How long is King Lear?
- King Lear has a runtime of 2h 36m (156 minutes).
- What genre is King Lear?
- King Lear is a Drama film.
- Where was King Lear produced?
- King Lear was produced in United Kingdom.