King Lear(1988)
Jealous love leads to destruction.
King Lear Synopsis
A descendant of Shakespeare tries to restore his plays in a world rebuilding itself after the Chernobyl catastrophe obliterates most of human civilization.
King Lear (1988) is a comedy and drama film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, released on January 22, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Peter Sellars, Burgess Meredith, Julie Delpy and Leos Carax. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Writers:
- Norman Mailer, Jean-Luc Godard, Peter Sellars
- Producers:
- Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
- Cinematographer:
- Sophie Maintigneux
- Production:
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Revenue:
- $61,821
- Status:
- Released
King Lear (1988) Trailer
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King Lear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Sellars
as William Shakespeare Junior the Fifth
Burgess Meredith
as Don Learo
Julie Delpy
as Virginia
Leos Carax
as Edgar
Molly Ringwald
as Cordelia
Jean-Luc Godard
as Professor Pluggy
Woody Allen
as Mr. Alien (uncredited)
Freddy Buache
as Professor Quentin Kozintsev (uncredited)
Menahem Golan
as Self (voice) (uncredited)
Suzanne Lanza
as (uncredited)
- Kate Mailer
Kate Mailer
as Self (uncredited)
Norman Mailer
as Self (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Luc Godard, written by Norman Mailer, Jean-Luc Godard and Peter Sellars, produced by Yoram Globus and Menahem Golan.
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King Lear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 36 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 (1988) includes Peter Sellars, Burgess Meredith, Julie Delpy, Leos Carax and Molly Ringwald. The film was directed by Jean-Luc Godard. 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 January 22, 1988 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is King Lear worth watching?
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King Lear (1988) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for King Lear?
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