King Lear(1974)
King Lear Synopsis
James Earl Jones delivers a riveting performance as paranoid patriarch King Lear, an aging monarch who insists that his three daughters prove their love for him, only to learn he's exalted the two who seek to destroy him. This live performance recording of Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival production deftly envisions the bard's haunting tragedy with a fine supporting cast, including Raul Julia, Paul Sorvino and Rene Auberjonois.
King Lear (1974) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Edwin Sherin, released on February 20, 1974 with a runtime of 2h 55m. It stars James Earl Jones, Douglass Watson, Paul Sorvino and Raúl Juliá. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Edwin Sherin
- Production:
- Broadway Theatre Archive
- Status:
- Released
King Lear Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Earl Jones
as King Lear
Douglass Watson
as Kent
Paul Sorvino
as Gloucester
Raúl Juliá
as Edmund
Rosalind Cash
as Goneril
Lee Chamberlin
as Cordelia
Ellen Holly
as Regan
- Robert Stattel
Robert Stattel
as Albany
- Robert Lanchester
Robert Lanchester
as Cornwall
- Lou Quinones
Lou Quinones
as Burgundy
- Jean-Pierre Stewart
Jean-Pierre Stewart
as France
René Auberjonois
as Edgar
Key crew
Directed by Edwin Sherin.
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King Lear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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King Lear – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Lear online?
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King Lear (1974) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 (1974) includes James Earl Jones, Douglass Watson, Paul Sorvino, Raúl Juliá and Rosalind Cash. The film was directed by Edwin Sherin. 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 February 20, 1974 and runs for 2h 55m.
Is King Lear worth watching?
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King Lear (1974) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 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.