King of Texas(2002)
King of Texas Synopsis
In this re-imagining of Shakespear's King Lear, Patrick Stewart stars as John Lear, a Texas cattle baron, who, after dividing his wealth among his three daughters, is rejected by them.
King of Texas (2002) is a western, drama and tv movie film directed by Uli Edel, released on June 2, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Patrick Stewart, Marcia Gay Harden, Lauren Holly and Roy Scheider. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Uli Edel
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare, Stephen Harrigan
- Producers:
- Art Levinson
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Elliott
- Composer:
- John Altman
- Production:
- Flying Freehold Productions, Hallmark Entertainment, Turner Network Television
- Status:
- Released
King of Texas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patrick Stewart
as John Lear
Marcia Gay Harden
as Mrs. Susannah Lear Tumlinson
Lauren Holly
as Mrs. Rebecca Lear Highsmith
Roy Scheider
as Henry Westover
David Alan Grier
as Rip
Colm Meaney
as Mr. Tumlinson
Patrick Bergin
as Mr. Highsmith
Julie Cox
as Claudia Lear
Richard Lineback
as Warnell
- Fernando Banda
Fernando Banda
as Antonio
Juan Pablo Gamboa
as Weems
Roger Cudney
as Smithwick
Key crew
Directed by Uli Edel, written by William Shakespeare and Stephen Harrigan, produced by Art Levinson.
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King of Texas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 19 ratings.
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King of Texas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King of Texas online?
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King of Texas (2002) is available to stream on MovistarTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in King of Texas?
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The main cast of King of Texas (2002) includes Patrick Stewart, Marcia Gay Harden, Lauren Holly, Roy Scheider and David Alan Grier. The film was directed by Uli Edel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King of Texas released?
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King of Texas was released on June 2, 2002 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is King of Texas worth watching?
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King of Texas (2002) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.