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1982Soviet Union

King Lear

Король Лир

Synopsis

The story of King Lear is the tale of a man blinded by his own despotism, who, in his old age, faces the bitter truth of life for the first time.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Leonid Heyfets
Screenplay & Story
William Shakespeare
Original Score
Nikolay Karetnikov
Original Title
Король Лир
Country of Origin
Soviet Union
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
Central Television USSR

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Leonid Heyfets

Screenplay & Story

William Shakespeare

Original Score & Music

Nikolay Karetnikov

Department Leadership Roster

Leonid Heyfets

Leonid Heyfets

Director

Daniil Lider

Production Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for King Lear.

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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?

The story of King Lear is the tale of a man blinded by his own despotism, who, in his old age, faces the bitter truth of life for the first time.

Who directed King Lear?

King Lear was directed by Leonid Heyfets.

Who stars in King Lear?

The principal cast of King Lear includes Mikhail Tsaryov, Valentin Tkachenko, Boris Klyuev, Vitaliy Konyaev, Viktor Bortsov.

When was King Lear released and how long is it?

King Lear was released in 1982 with a total runtime of Unknown.

Who composed the musical score for King Lear?

The original motion picture soundtrack for King Lear was composed by Nikolay Karetnikov.