King Lear (1970)

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King Lear, old and tired, divides his kingdom among his daughters, giving great importance to their protestations of love for him. When Cordelia, youngest and most honest, refuses to idly flatter the old man in return for favor, he banishes her and turns for support to his remaining daughters. But Goneril and Regan have no love for him and instead plot to take all his power from him. In a parallel, Lear's loyal courtier Gloucester favors his illegitimate son Edmund after being told lies about his faithful son Edgar. Madness and tragedy befall both ill-starred fathers.

Director: Grigori Kozintsev
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 132 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Dmitri Shostakovich
Cinematography: Jonas Gricius
Editing: Yevgeniya Makhankova
Production: Lenfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is King Lear about?
King Lear, old and tired, divides his kingdom among his daughters, giving great importance to their protestations of love for him. When Cordelia, youngest and most honest, refuses to idly flatter the old man in return for favor, he banishes her and turns for support to his remaining daughters. But Goneril and Regan have no love for him and instead plot to take all his power from him. In a parallel, Lear's loyal courtier Gloucester favors his illegitimate son Edmund after being told lies about his faithful son Edgar. Madness and tragedy befall both ill-starred fathers.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Grigori Kozintsev.
Who stars in King Lear?
King Lear stars Jüri Järvet, Galina Volchek, Elza Radziņa, Valentina Shendrikova, Oleg Dal, Donatas Banionis.
How long is King Lear?
King Lear has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
What genre is King Lear?
King Lear is a Drama film.
Where was King Lear produced?
King Lear was produced in Soviet Union.