The Tragedy of King Lear (1982)
Staged as seen in the 16th century.
King Lear, old and weary, divides his kingdom among his daughters, placing great weight on their declarations of love for him. However, when Cordelia, the youngest and most honest, refuses to flatter the old man in exchange for his favour, he banishes her and seeks support from his remaining daughters. Goneril and Regan, however, harbour no love for him and instead conspire to seize all his power. In a parallel, Lear’s loyal courtier Gloucester favours his illegitimate son Edmund after being deceived by lies about his faithful son Edgar. Tragically, both ill-fated fathers are consumed by madness and experience immense suffering.
Cast
- Mike Kellin - King Lear
- Darryl Hickman - Earl of Kent
- Charles Aidman - Earl of Gloucester
- David Groh - Edmund
- Jeremy Whelan - Soldier / Courtier
- Helen Rubio - Soldier / Courtier
- Gela Nash - Goneril
- Kitty Winn - Cordelia
- Melora Marshall - Regan
- Sam Anderson - Duke of Albany
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
tragedy, storm, shakespeare
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tragedy of King Lear about?
- King Lear, old and weary, divides his kingdom among his daughters, placing great weight on their declarations of love for him. However, when Cordelia, the youngest and most honest, refuses to flatter the old man in exchange for his favour, he banishes her and seeks support from his remaining daughters. Goneril and Regan, however, harbour no love for him and instead conspire to seize all his power. In a parallel, Lear’s loyal courtier Gloucester favours his illegitimate son Edmund after being deceived by lies about his faithful son Edgar. Tragically, both ill-fated fathers are consumed by madness and experience immense suffering.
- Who directed The Tragedy of King Lear?
- The Tragedy of King Lear was directed by Alan Cooke.
- Who stars in The Tragedy of King Lear?
- The Tragedy of King Lear stars Mike Kellin, Darryl Hickman, Charles Aidman, David Groh, Jeremy Whelan, Helen Rubio.
- How long is The Tragedy of King Lear?
- The Tragedy of King Lear has a runtime of 3h 2m (182 minutes).
- What genre is The Tragedy of King Lear?
- The Tragedy of King Lear is a Drama film.
- Where was The Tragedy of King Lear produced?
- The Tragedy of King Lear was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Tragedy of King Lear?
- The themes of The Tragedy of King Lear include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.