King Lear
Synopsis
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?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Davenell
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- King Lear
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Production Studios
- Thames Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Davenell
William Shakespeare
Tony Davenell, Charles Warren
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Tony Davenell
Director
Tony Davenell
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What is King Lear about?
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?
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Tony Davenell.
Who stars in King Lear?
The principal cast of King Lear includes Patrick Magee, Patrick Mower, Beth Harris, Ann Lynn, Wendy Allnutt.
When was King Lear released and how long is it?
King Lear was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 36m.