King Lear(1953)
King Lear Synopsis
In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.
King Lear (1953) is a tv movie, history and drama film directed by Andrew McCullough, released on October 18, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Orson Welles, Natasha Parry, Arnold Moss and Bramwell Fletcher. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrew McCullough
- Writers:
- Peter Brook, William Shakespeare
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew McCullough
- Composer:
- Virgil Thomson
- Production:
- CBS
- Status:
- Released
King Lear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Orson Welles
as King Lear
Natasha Parry
as Cordelia
Arnold Moss
as Duke of Albany
Bramwell Fletcher
as Earl of Kent
David J. Stewart
as Oswald
Margaret Phillips
as Regan
Beatrice Straight
as Goneril
Alan Badel
as Fool
Micheál Mac Liammóir
as Poor Tom
Frederick Worlock
as Earl of Gloucester
Scott Forbes
as Duke of Cornwall
Wesley Addy
as King of France
Key crew
Directed by Andrew McCullough, written by Peter Brook and William Shakespeare.
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King Lear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 3 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 (1953) includes Orson Welles, Natasha Parry, Arnold Moss, Bramwell Fletcher and David J. Stewart. The film was directed by Andrew McCullough. 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 October 18, 1953 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is King Lear worth watching?
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King Lear (1953) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.