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King Lear (1953)

8.0/10 1h 22m Oct 18, 1953
TV Movie History Drama

In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.

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Movie Details

Original Title King Lear
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.3

Cast

Orson Welles
Orson Welles
King Lear
Popularity: 1.0
Natasha Parry
Natasha Parry
Cordelia
Popularity: 0.4
Arnold Moss
Arnold Moss
Duke of Albany
Popularity: 0.4
Bramwell Fletcher
Bramwell Fletcher
Earl of Kent
Popularity: 1.0
David J. Stewart
David J. Stewart
Oswald
Popularity: 0.5
Margaret Phillips
Margaret Phillips
Regan
Popularity: 0.5
Beatrice Straight
Beatrice Straight
Goneril
Popularity: 0.9
Alan Badel
Alan Badel
Fool
Popularity: 0.4
Micheál Mac Liammóir
Micheál Mac Liammóir
Poor Tom
Popularity: 0.1
Frederick Worlock
Frederick Worlock
Earl of Gloucester
Popularity: 0.6
Scott Forbes
Scott Forbes
Duke of Cornwall
Popularity: 2.0
Wesley Addy
Wesley Addy
King of France
Popularity: 1.3

Key Crew

Director Andrew McCullough
Writer Peter Brook

Production

CBS
US

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Keywords

nihilism authority based on play or musical betrayal justice king lear

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Rating
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Details
Release Date October 18, 1953
Runtime 1h 22m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.3
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