King Lear

King Lear

6.3 /10 19 votes
July 10, 1970 2h 17m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Peter Brook
Writers Peter Brook, William Shakespeare
Studio Royal Shakespeare Company
Rating 6.3/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Paul Scofield

Paul Scofield

King Lear

Irene Worth

Irene Worth

Goneril

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

Tom Fleming

Kent

Jack MacGowran

Jack MacGowran

Fool

Cyril Cusack

Cyril Cusack

Albany

Patrick Magee

Patrick Magee

Cornwall

Barry Stanton

Barry Stanton

Oswald

Frequently Asked Questions

King Lear was released on July 10, 1970.

The runtime of King Lear is 2h 17m.

King Lear is a Drama movie.

King Lear has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

King Lear is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

King Lear was directed by Peter Brook.

The main cast of King Lear includes Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Susan Engel.

King Lear is originally in English.