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King Lear (1988) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
King Lear at a Glance
King Lear is a 1988 comedy and drama film helmed by Jean-Luc Godard, with a cast led by Peter Sellars, Burgess Meredith and Julie Delpy. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and was released on January 22, 1988. King Lear holds an average TMDB user score of 6.5/10 from 36 votes and is rated PG in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
A descendant of Shakespeare tries to restore his plays in a world rebuilding itself after the Chernobyl catastrophe obliterates most of human civilization.
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Peter Sellars
William Shakespeare Junior the Fifth
Burgess Meredith
Don Learo
Julie Delpy
Virginia
Leos Carax
Edgar
Molly Ringwald
Cordelia
Jean-Luc Godard
Professor Pluggy
Woody Allen
Mr. Alien (uncredited)
Freddy Buache
Professor Quentin Kozintsev (uncredited)
Menahem Golan
Self (voice) (uncredited)
Suzanne Lanza
Goblin (uncredited)
Kate Mailer
Self (uncredited)
Norman Mailer
Self (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions About King Lear
When was King Lear released?
King Lear was released on January 22, 1988.
What is the runtime of King Lear?
King Lear has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Who stars in King Lear?
King Lear stars Peter Sellars as William Shakespeare Junior the Fifth, Burgess Meredith as Don Learo, Julie Delpy as Virginia and Leos Carax as Edgar. The cast also includes Molly Ringwald, Jean-Luc Godard, Woody Allen and Freddy Buache.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Jean-Luc Godard. The screenplay is credited to Jean-Luc Godard.
What genre is King Lear?
King Lear is listed on TMDB as a mix of comedy and drama.
What is King Lear rated?
King Lear is rated PG in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.5/10 from 36 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for King Lear for free?
You can watch the trailer for King Lear, "King Lear - Woody Allen - Peter Sellars - Jean-Luc Godard - 1987 - Trailer - 4K", 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 My Own Love Song (2010), Don't Think Twice (2016), SubUrbia (1997), Gigi & Nate (2022) and Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991).
Can I stream the full movie of King Lear on 123Movies?
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