Film
King Lear
19742h 36m5.5
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?
Drama
Release Date
9/24/1974
Status
Released
Original Title
King Lear
Runtime
2h 36m
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Language
EN
Production Companies
Thames Television
