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King Lear (1970)

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Released July 10, 1970Runtime 2h 17mDirector Peter Brook

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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Cast of King Lear

Paul Scofield

Paul Scofield

King Lear
Irene Worth

Irene Worth

Goneril
Susan Engel

Susan Engel

Regan
Anne-Lise Gabold

Anne-Lise Gabold

Cordelia
Alan Webb

Alan Webb

Gloucester
Ian Hogg

Ian Hogg

Edmund
Robert Langdon Lloyd

Robert Langdon Lloyd

Edgar
Jack MacGowran

Jack MacGowran

Fool
Cyril Cusack

Cyril Cusack

Albany
Patrick Magee

Patrick Magee

Cornwall
Barry Stanton

Barry Stanton

Oswald

About King Lear

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Who stars in King Lear?

King Lear stars Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Susan Engel, Anne-Lise Gabold, Alan Webb.

Who directed King Lear?

King Lear was directed by Peter Brook.

How long is King Lear?

King Lear has a runtime of 2h 17m.

What is King Lear about?

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.