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

Director Tony Davenell
Writers William Shakespeare
Studio Thames Television
Rating 4.3/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Patrick Magee

Patrick Magee

King Lear

Patrick Mower

Patrick Mower

Edmund

Beth Harris

Goneril

Ann Lynn

Ann Lynn

Regan

Wendy Allnutt

Wendy Allnutt

Cordelia

Philip Brack

Albany

Ray Smith

Ray Smith

Kent

Robert Coleby

Robert Coleby

Edgar

Ronald Radd

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.