King Lear(1983)
King Lear Synopsis
An aging King invites disaster when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters and rejects his one loving, but honest one.
King Lear (1983) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Michael Elliott, released on April 3, 1983 with a runtime of 2h 38m. It stars Laurence Olivier, John Hurt, Brian Cox and Dorothy Tutin. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Elliott
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Composer:
- Gordon Crosse
- Production:
- Granada Television
- Status:
- Released
King Lear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laurence Olivier
as King Lear
John Hurt
as The Fool
Brian Cox
as Burgundy
Dorothy Tutin
as Goneril
Anna Calder-Marshall
as Cordelia
Diana Rigg
as Regan
Leo McKern
as Gloucester
David Threlfall
as Edgar
Robert Lindsay
as Edmund
Colin Blakely
as Kent
Jeremy Kemp
as Cornwall
Robert Lang
as Albany
Key crew
Directed by Michael Elliott, written by William Shakespeare.
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King Lear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 10 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 (1983) includes Laurence Olivier, John Hurt, Brian Cox, Dorothy Tutin and Anna Calder-Marshall. The film was directed by Michael Elliott. 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 April 3, 1983 and runs for 2h 38m.
Is King Lear worth watching?
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King Lear (1983) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.