King Lear

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King Lear

8.0(2 votes)
1953
1h 22m
TV MovieHistoryDrama
nihilismauthoritybased on play or musicalbetrayaljusticeking lear

Overview

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

Cast

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

King Lear

Natasha Parry

Natasha Parry

Cordelia

Arnold Moss

Arnold Moss

Duke of Albany

Bramwell Fletcher

Bramwell Fletcher

Earl of Kent

David J. Stewart

David J. Stewart

Oswald

Margaret Phillips

Margaret Phillips

Regan

Beatrice Straight

Beatrice Straight

Goneril

Alan Badel

Alan Badel

Fool

Micheál Mac Liammóir

Micheál Mac Liammóir

Poor Tom

Frederick Worlock

Frederick Worlock

Earl of Gloucester

Written by

Peter Brook

Peter Brook

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