King Lear
1953, English. Directed by Andrew McCullough.
In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Andrew McCulloughDirector
- Orson WellesKing Lear
- Natasha ParryCordelia
- Arnold MossDuke of Albany
- Bramwell FletcherEarl of Kent
- David J. StewartOswald
- Margaret PhillipsRegan
- Beatrice StraightGoneril
- Alan BadelFool
- Micheál Mac LiammóirPoor Tom
- Frederick WorlockEarl of Gloucester
- Scott ForbesDuke of Cornwall
- Wesley AddyKing of France
Details
- Released
- 18 October 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Brook
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King Lear runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Who directed King Lear?
King Lear (1953) was directed by Andrew McCullough and stars Orson Welles, Natasha Parry, Arnold Moss.