King Lear(1975)
King Lear Synopsis
King Lear, old and tired, divides his kingdom among his daughters, giving great importance to their protestations of love for him. When Cordelia, youngest and most honest, refuses to idly flatter the old man in return for favor, he banishes her and turns for support to his remaining daughters. But Goneril and Regan have no love for him and instead plot to take all his power from him. In a parallel, Lear's loyal courtier Gloucester favors his illegitimate son Edmund after being told lies about his faithful son Edgar. Madness and tragedy befall both ill-starred fathers.
King Lear (1975) is a drama film directed by Jonathan Miller, released on March 23, 1975 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Michael Hordern, Sarah Badel, Penelope Wilton and Angela Down. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Miller
- Writers:
- Alan Shallcross
- Producers:
- Cedric Messina
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
King Lear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Hordern
as King Lear
Sarah Badel
as Goneril
Penelope Wilton
as Regan
Angela Down
as Cordelia
Frank Middlemass
as Fool
Anthony Nicholls
as Earl of Gloucester
Michael Jayston
as Edmund
Ronald Pickup
as Edgar
Ewan Hooper
as Earl of Kent
Benjamin Whitrow
as Duke of Albany
John Shrapnel
as Duke of Cornwall
Donald Gee
as Oswald
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Miller, written by Alan Shallcross, produced by Cedric Messina.
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King Lear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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King Lear – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in King Lear?
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The main cast of King Lear (1975) includes Michael Hordern, Sarah Badel, Penelope Wilton, Angela Down and Frank Middlemass. The film was directed by Jonathan Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King Lear released?
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King Lear was released on March 23, 1975 and runs for 2h.
Is King Lear worth watching?
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King Lear (1975) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.