Plot Summary
James Earl Jones delivers a riveting performance as paranoid patriarch King Lear, an aging monarch who insists that his three daughters prove their love for him, only to learn he's exalted the two who seek to destroy him. This live performance recording of Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival production deftly envisions the bard's haunting tragedy with a fine supporting cast, including Raul Julia, Paul Sorvino and Rene Auberjonois.
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Director & Crew
Edwin Sherin
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of King Lear?
It has a TMDB rating of 9.0/10 based on 1 votes.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Edwin Sherin and released in 1974.
How long is King Lear?
King Lear has a runtime of 2 hours and 55 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1974-02-20
- Status
- Released