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King Lear

King Lear

1953 1h 22mTV MovieHistoryDrama

In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.

4.0/5

TMDB score· 3 votes

Synopsis

In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.

The vibe

nihilismauthoritybetrayaljusticeking lear

Behind it

Andrew McCulloughDirectorPeter BrookPeter BrookWriterVirgil ThomsonComposer

Cast

Orson WellesOrson WellesKing Lear
Natasha ParryNatasha ParryCordelia
Arnold MossArnold MossDuke of Albany
Bramwell FletcherBramwell FletcherEarl of Kent
David J. StewartDavid J. StewartOswald
Margaret PhillipsMargaret PhillipsRegan
Beatrice StraightBeatrice StraightGoneril
Alan BadelAlan BadelFool
Micheál Mac LiammóirMicheál Mac LiammóirPoor Tom
Frederick WorlockFrederick WorlockEarl of Gloucester
Scott ForbesScott ForbesDuke of Cornwall
Wesley AddyWesley AddyKing of France
Fred SadoffFred SadoffDuke of Burgundy
Lloyd BochnerLloyd BochnerFirst Gentleman
Chris GampelFirst Servant
LeRoi OpertiDoctor
Alistair CookeAlistair CookeSelf – Host
Peter BrookPeter BrookSelf – Director

Director

Andrew McCullough

Writer

Peter Brook

Release date

18 Oct 1953

Runtime

1h 22m

Studio

CBS

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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