Release Date

24 Sep, 1974

Runtime

02:36: (HH:MM)

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?

Original Title

King Lear

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Actors

Patrick Magee

Patrick Mower

Beth Harris

Ann Lynn

Wendy Allnutt

Philip Brack

Ray Smith

Robert Coleby

Ronald Radd

Crew

Tony Davenell

Charles Warren

Tony Davenell

William Shakespeare