King Lear (1970)
King Lear is a proud man who solicits praise from his three daughters in return for inheritance of the kingdom. Daughters Goneril and Regan profess their affection vehemently. Cordelia, who does not respect the process her father has chosen, does not humor him. Lear's perceived rejection from Cordelia leads to her banishment, thus splitting the kingdom between the other two. This hasty decision becomes his fatal error.
Top Cast
Paul Scofield
King Lear
Irene Worth
Goneril
Susan Engel
Regan
Anne-Lise Gabold
Cordelia
Alan Webb
Gloucester
Ian Hogg
Edmund
Robert Langdon Lloyd
Edgar
Tom Fleming
Kent
Jack MacGowran
Fool
Cyril Cusack
Albany
Patrick Magee
Cornwall
Barry Stanton
Oswald
FAQ about King Lear
What is King Lear about?
King Lear is a proud man who solicits praise from his three daughters in return for inheritance of the kingdom. Daughters Goneril and Regan profess their affection vehemently. Cordelia, who does not respect the process her father has chosen, does not humor him. Lear's perceived…
When was King Lear released?
King Lear was released in 1970.
What genres does King Lear belong to?
King Lear is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in King Lear?
The cast of King Lear includes Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Susan Engel, Anne-Lise Gabold, Alan Webb.