The read
It runs long at 2h 36m.
Synopsis
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?
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Tony DavenellDirector
Cast
- Patrick MageeKing Lear
- Patrick MowerEdmund
- Beth HarrisGoneril
- Ann LynnRegan
- Wendy AllnuttCordelia
- Philip BrackAlbany
- Ray SmithKent
- Robert ColebyEdgar
- Ronald RaddGloucester
Themes
king lear