King Lear(1970)
King Lear Synopsis
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.
King Lear (1970) is a drama film directed by Peter Brook, released on July 10, 1970 with a runtime of 2h 17m. It stars Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Susan Engel and Anne-Lise Gabold. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Brook
- Writers:
- Peter Brook, William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Sam Lomberg, Michael Birkett, Mogens Skot-Hansen
- Cinematographer:
- Henning Kristiansen
- Production:
- Royal Shakespeare Company, Athena Film A/S, Laterna Film
- Status:
- Released
King Lear (1970) Trailer
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King Lear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Scofield
as King Lear
Irene Worth
as Goneril
- Susan Engel
Susan Engel
as Regan
Anne-Lise Gabold
as Cordelia
Alan Webb
as Gloucester
Ian Hogg
as Edmund
Robert Langdon Lloyd
as Edgar
- Tom Fleming
Tom Fleming
as Kent
Jack MacGowran
as Fool
Cyril Cusack
as Albany
Patrick Magee
as Cornwall
Barry Stanton
as Oswald
Key crew
Directed by Peter Brook, written by Peter Brook and William Shakespeare, produced by Sam Lomberg, Michael Birkett and Mogens Skot-Hansen.
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King Lear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 20 ratings.
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King Lear – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Lear online?
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King Lear (1970) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in King Lear?
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The main cast of King Lear (1970) includes Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Susan Engel, Anne-Lise Gabold and Alan Webb. The film was directed by Peter Brook. 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 July 10, 1970 and runs for 2h 17m.
Is King Lear worth watching?
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King Lear (1970) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 20 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 Lear?
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Yes. The official King Lear trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.