King Lear
1970, English. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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- Released
- 10 July 1970
- Country
- Denmark, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Peter Brook
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King Lear runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
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Who directed King Lear?
King Lear (1970) was directed by Peter Brook and stars Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Susan Engel.