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King Lear (1970) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details

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King Lear is a 1970 drama film directed by Peter Brook, featuring Paul Scofield, Irene Worth and Susan Engel. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes and was released on July 10, 1970. King Lear holds an average TMDB user score of 6.5/10 from 21 votes and is rated PG-13 in the United States.

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DirectorPeter Brook
ScreenplayPeter Brook
CountryDenmark
Release StatusReleased
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Storyline & Synopsis

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.

Production Studios:Royal Shakespeare CompanyAthena Film A/SLaterna Film
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Lear

When was King Lear released?

King Lear was released on July 10, 1970.

What is the runtime of King Lear?

King Lear has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).

Who stars in King Lear?

King Lear stars Paul Scofield as King Lear, Irene Worth as Goneril, Susan Engel as Regan and Anne-Lise Gabold as Cordelia. The cast also includes Alan Webb, Ian Hogg, Robert Langdon Lloyd and Tom Fleming.

Who directed King Lear?

King Lear was directed by Peter Brook. The screenplay is credited to Peter Brook.

What genre is King Lear?

King Lear is listed on TMDB as a drama film.

What is King Lear rated?

King Lear is rated PG-13 in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.5/10 from 21 votes.

Where can I watch the trailer for King Lear for free?

You can watch the trailer for King Lear, "King Lear (1970) Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.

What movies are similar to King Lear?

Movies TMDB recommends alongside King Lear include Othello (1951), Hamlet (1948), Hamlet (1990), The Glass Castle (2017) and Hamlet (1996).

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