King Lear
Synopsis
In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.
Top Cast
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Orson Welles
King Lear
Natasha Parry
Cordelia
Arnold Moss
Duke of Albany
Bramwell Fletcher
Earl of Kent
David J. Stewart
Oswald
Margaret Phillips
Regan
Beatrice Straight
Goneril
Alan Badel
Fool
Micheál Mac Liammóir
Poor Tom
Frederick Worlock
Earl of Gloucester
Scott Forbes
Duke of Cornwall
Wesley Addy
King of France
Fred Sadoff
Duke of Burgundy
Lloyd Bochner
First Gentleman
Chris Gampel
First Servant
LeRoi Operti
Doctor
Alistair Cooke
Self – Host
Peter Brook
Self – Director
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew McCullough
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Brook, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Virgil Thomson
- Original Title
- King Lear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew McCullough
Peter Brook, William Shakespeare
Virgil Thomson
Andrew McCullough
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew McCullough
Director
Peter Brook
Writer
Andrew McCullough
Director of Photography
Virgil Thomson
Original Music Composer
Henry May
Production Design
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?
In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Andrew McCullough.
Who stars in King Lear?
The principal cast of King Lear includes Orson Welles, Natasha Parry, Arnold Moss, Bramwell Fletcher, David J. Stewart.
When was King Lear released and how long is it?
King Lear was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for King Lear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King Lear was composed by Virgil Thomson.