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King Lear (1953)

1953-10-18 · 1h 22m · EN
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In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.

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Peter BrookWriterAndrew McCulloughDirectorAndrew McCulloughDirector

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Orson WellesOrson WellesKing LearNatasha ParryNatasha ParryCordeliaArnold MossArnold MossDuke of AlbanyBramwell FletcherBramwell FletcherEarl of KentDavid J. StewartDavid J. StewartOswaldMargaret PhillipsMargaret PhillipsReganBeatrice StraightBeatrice StraightGonerilAlan BadelAlan BadelFoolMicheál Mac LiammóirMicheál Mac LiammóirPoor TomFrederick WorlockFrederick WorlockEarl of GloucesterScott ForbesScott ForbesDuke of CornwallWesley AddyWesley AddyKing of France

Keywords

BetrayalNihilismBased on play or musicalJusticeAuthorityKing learShakespeareWilliam shakespeare

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Tv Movie · HistoryTheme affinityBetrayal · Nihilism · Based On Play Or MusicalDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference363260 · 1255906Actor preference318588 · 136166 · 256206

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Frequently asked questions about King Lear

What is King Lear about?

In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.

How long is King Lear?

King Lear has a runtime of 82 minutes.