King Lear (1953)
In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.
Top billed cast
Orson WellesKing Lear
Natasha ParryCordelia
Arnold MossDuke of Albany
Bramwell FletcherEarl of Kent
David J. StewartOswald
Margaret PhillipsRegan
Beatrice StraightGoneril
Alan BadelFool
Micheál Mac LiammóirPoor Tom
Frederick WorlockEarl of Gloucester
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