King Lear
Synopsis
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
Top Cast
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Michael Hordern
King Lear
Brenda Blethyn
Cordelia
Gillian Barge
Goneril
Penelope Wilton
Regan
John Shrapnel
Earl of Kent
Norman Rodway
Earl of Gloucester
Michael Kitchen
Edmund
John Bird
Duke of Albany
Julian Curry
Duke of Cornwall
David Weston
Duke of Burgundy
Harry Waters
King of France
Anton Lesser
Edgar
John Grillo
Oswald
Iain Armstrong
First Gentleman
Frank Middlemass
Fool
Ken Stott
Curan
Stuart Blake
First Servant
Tony Sympson
Second Servant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- King Lear
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Miller
William Shakespeare
Ron Green
Howard Dell
Shaun Sutton
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Miller
Director
Colin Lowrey
Production Design
Howard Dell
Editor
Raymond Hughes
Costume Design
Shaun Sutton
Producer
Ron Green
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Lear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King Lear about?
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Jonathan Miller.
Who stars in King Lear?
The principal cast of King Lear includes Michael Hordern, Brenda Blethyn, Gillian Barge, Penelope Wilton, John Shrapnel.
When was King Lear released and how long is it?
King Lear was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 3h 5m.