King Lear
Description
King Lear is a proud man who solicits praise from his three daughters in return for inheritance of the kingdom. Daughters Goneril and Regan profess their affection vehemently. Cordelia, who does not respect the process her father has chosen, does not humor him. Lear's perceived rejection from Cordelia leads to her banishment, thus splitting the kingdom between the other two. This hasty decision becomes his fatal error.
Stars
Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Susan Engel, Anne-Lise Gabold, Alan Webb
Genres
DramaRuntime
137 minutes
Release Date
July 10, 1970
Rating
6.3/10 (19 votes)