King Lear(1974)
King Lear Synopsis
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?
King Lear (1974) is a drama film directed by Tony Davenell, released on September 24, 1974 with a runtime of 2h 36m. It stars Patrick Magee, Patrick Mower, Beth Harris and Ann Lynn. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Tony Davenell
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Tony Davenell
- Production:
- Thames Television
- Status:
- Released
King Lear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patrick Magee
as King Lear
Patrick Mower
as Edmund
- Beth Harris
Beth Harris
as Goneril
Ann Lynn
as Regan
Wendy Allnutt
as Cordelia
- Philip Brack
Philip Brack
as Albany
Ray Smith
as Kent
Robert Coleby
as Edgar
Ronald Radd
as Gloucester
Key crew
Directed by Tony Davenell, written by William Shakespeare, produced by Tony Davenell.
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King Lear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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King Lear – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Lear online?
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Who stars in King Lear?
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The main cast of King Lear (1974) includes Patrick Magee, Patrick Mower, Beth Harris, Ann Lynn and Wendy Allnutt. The film was directed by Tony Davenell. 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 September 24, 1974 and runs for 2h 36m.
Is King Lear worth watching?
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King Lear (1974) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.