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King Lear

1970-07-10 · 137 min · ★ 6.5

Drama

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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Directors
Peter Brook
Production companies
Royal Shakespeare Company, Athena Film A/S, Laterna Film
Countries
Denmark, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul ScofieldPaul ScofieldKing Lear
Irene WorthIrene WorthGoneril
Susan EngelRegan
Anne-Lise GaboldAnne-Lise GaboldCordelia
Alan WebbAlan WebbGloucester
Ian HoggIan HoggEdmund
Robert Langdon LloydRobert Langdon LloydEdgar
Tom FlemingKent
Jack MacGowranJack MacGowranFool
Cyril CusackCyril CusackAlbany
Patrick MageePatrick MageeCornwall
Barry StantonBarry StantonOswald

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