King Lear (1974) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1974 · Film
Released in 1974, King Lear is a notable film directed by Edwin Sherin, running about 175 minutes.
What it’s about. James Earl Jones delivers a riveting performance as paranoid patriarch King Lear, an aging monarch who insists that his three daughters prove their love for him, only to learn he's exalted the two who seek to destroy him. This live performance recording of Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival production deftly envisions the bard's haunting tragedy with a fine supporting cast, including Raul Julia, Paul Sorvino and Rene Auberjonois.
Who’s in it. King Lear stars James Earl Jones as King Lear, Paul Sorvino as Gloucester, Raúl Juliá as Edmund and René Auberjonois as Edgar, among others.
Where to watch. In Royaume-Uni you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Lear page.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch King Lear (1974)?
- In Royaume-Uni, King Lear is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in King Lear?
- King Lear stars James Earl Jones, Paul Sorvino, Raúl Juliá, René Auberjonois and Rosalind Cash.
- When was King Lear released?
- King Lear was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.