King Lear

1974

2h 36m

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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?

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William Shakespeare(theatre play by)

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William Shakespeare(theatre play by)

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Release date

September 24, 1974 (United States)

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Language

English

Production company

Thames Television

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