King Lear
1974, English. Directed by Tony Davenell.
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?
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 24 September 1974
- Country
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King Lear runs 156 minutes (2h 36m).
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Who directed King Lear?
King Lear (1974) was directed by Tony Davenell and stars Patrick Magee, Patrick Mower, Beth Harris.