King Lear

Overview

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?

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 24, 1974

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

Thames Television

Cast

Patrick Magee,Wendy Allnutt,Patrick Mower,Ronald Radd,Robert Coleby,Beth Harris,Ann Lynn,Philip Brack,Ray Smith

Director

Tony Davenell

Writer

William Shakespeare

Producer

Charles Warren,Tony Davenell

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0376708