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1974

King Lear

Directed by Tony Davenell

When England's aging King Lear renounces his throne to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, treachery, madness and murder soon follow. After banishing Cordelia, his most loyal daughter, Lear is betrayed and cast out by her elder sisters Regan and Goneril. Meanwhile, evil brews at the Gloucester castle as Edgar falls victim to his brother's deception. As battle lines are drawn and backs are stabbed, Lear rages against a fearsome storm. Can a man undo his wrongs? Will Cordelia be saved? Or will the wheels of fate crush all in its way?

Duration

2h 36m

Released

September 24, 1974

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Cast9

  • Patrick Magee
  • Patrick Mower
  • Beth Harris
  • Ann Lynn
  • Wendy Allnutt
  • Philip Brack
  • Ray Smith
  • Robert Coleby
  • Ronald Radd

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