King John(1899)
King John Synopsis
Based on Shakespeare's play, Act V, Scene vii: King John is in torment, and his supporters fear that his end is near. As he writhes in agony, he is attended by Prince Henry, the Earl of Pembroke, and Robert Bigot. Prince Henry tries repeatedly to comfort his delirious father, but to no avail - John's pain is too great.
King John (1899) is a drama film directed by William K.L. Dickson, released on September 20, 1899 with a runtime of 2m. It stars Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Dora Tulloch, Charles Sefton and J. Fisher White. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- William K.L. Dickson
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Production:
- British Mutoscope and Biograph Company
- Status:
- Released
King John (1899) Trailer
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King John Cast & Crew
Main cast
Herbert Beerbohm Tree
- Dora Tulloch
Dora Tulloch
- Charles Sefton
Charles Sefton
J. Fisher White
- S.A. Cookson
S.A. Cookson
- Franklyn McLeay
Franklyn McLeay
- Lewis Waller
Lewis Waller
- Julia Neilson
Julia Neilson
- William Mollison
William Mollison
- Gerald Lawrence
Gerald Lawrence
- Louis Calvert
Louis Calvert
Norman McKinnel
Key crew
Directed by William K.L. Dickson, written by William Shakespeare.
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King John Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 25 ratings.
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King John – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King John online?
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Who stars in King John?
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The main cast of King John (1899) includes Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Dora Tulloch, Charles Sefton, J. Fisher White and S.A. Cookson. The film was directed by William K.L. Dickson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King John released?
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King John was released on September 20, 1899 and runs for 2m.
Is King John worth watching?
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King John (1899) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for King John?
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