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King Lear

King Lear

1970 · Movie · 2h 17m · PG-13

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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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SourceRatingWeight
IMDb7.2/1053%
Rotten Tomatoes67%26%
TMDB6.5/1021 votes21%
Balasaur Score69100%

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