King Lear

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Released September 24, 1974

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Overview

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


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

King Lear


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United Kingdom

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

  • logo for Thames Television

    Thames Television

    United States

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