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King Lear (1970)

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.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Paul ScofieldPaul ScofieldKing Lear
  • Photo of Irene WorthIrene WorthGoneril
  • Photo of Susan EngelSusan EngelRegan
  • Photo of Anne-Lise GaboldAnne-Lise GaboldCordelia
  • Photo of Alan WebbAlan WebbGloucester
  • Photo of Ian HoggIan HoggEdmund
  • Photo of Robert Langdon LloydRobert Langdon LloydEdgar
  • Photo of Tom FlemingTom FlemingKent
  • Photo of Jack MacGowranJack MacGowranFool
  • Photo of Cyril CusackCyril CusackAlbany

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