King Lear
King Lear (1970) is a drama film, directed by Peter Brook. It stars Paul Scofield and Irene Worth. The 137-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.
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What King Lear Is About
King Lear is a proud man who solicits praise from his three daughters in return for inheritance of the kingdom. Daughters Goneril and Regan profess their affection vehemently. Cordelia, who does not respect the process her father has chosen, does not humor him. Lear's perceived rejection from Cordelia leads to her banishment, thus splitting the kingdom between the other two. This hasty decision becomes his fatal error.
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What is King Lear about?
King Lear is a proud man who solicits praise from his three daughters in return for inheritance of the kingdom. Daughters Goneril and Regan profess their affection vehemently.
Where can I watch King Lear?
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How long is King Lear?
King Lear runs for 137 minutes (2h 17m).
When did King Lear come out?
King Lear was released in 1970.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Peter Brook.
Who stars in King Lear?
King Lear stars Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Susan Engel, Anne-Lise Gabold.
What is King Lear's rating?
King Lear holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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