Storyline
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?
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Patrick Magee
King Lear
Patrick Mower
Edmund
Beth Harris
Goneril
Ann Lynn
Regan
Wendy Allnutt
Cordelia
Philip Brack
Albany
Ray Smith
Kent
Robert Coleby
Edgar
Ronald Radd
Gloucester
Frequently Asked Questions
King Lear was released on September 24, 1974.
The runtime of King Lear is 2h 36m.
King Lear is a Drama movie.
King Lear has a rating of 4.3 out of 10 on TMDB.
King Lear is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
King Lear was directed by Tony Davenell.
The main cast of King Lear includes Patrick Magee, Patrick Mower, Beth Harris.
King Lear is originally in English.