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King Lear (1974)

1974-09-24 · 2h 36m · EN
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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?

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Tony DavenellDirector

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Patrick MageePatrick MageeKing LearPatrick MowerPatrick MowerEdmundBeth HarrisBeth HarrisGonerilAnn LynnAnn LynnReganWendy AllnuttWendy AllnuttCordeliaPhilip BrackPhilip BrackAlbanyRay SmithRay SmithKentRobert ColebyRobert ColebyEdgarRonald RaddRonald RaddGloucester

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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?

How long is King Lear?

King Lear has a runtime of 156 minutes.