King Lear
1982, English. Directed by Jonathan Miller.
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
- Runtime
- 3h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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KanopyCast & crew
- Jonathan MillerDirector
- Michael HordernKing Lear
- Brenda BlethynCordelia
- Gillian BargeGoneril
- Penelope WiltonRegan
- John ShrapnelEarl of Kent
- Norman RodwayEarl of Gloucester
- Michael KitchenEdmund
- John BirdDuke of Albany
- Julian CurryDuke of Cornwall
- David WestonDuke of Burgundy
- Harry WatersKing of France
- Anton LesserEdgar
Details
- Released
- 19 September 1982
- Country
- United Kingdom
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How long is King Lear?
King Lear runs 185 minutes (3h 5m).
Does King Lear have a post-credits scene?
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Where can I watch King Lear?
King Lear is streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel.
What movies are like King Lear?
If you liked King Lear, try Salomé, King Lear, Come Sunday.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear (1982) was directed by Jonathan Miller and stars Michael Hordern, Brenda Blethyn, Gillian Barge.