King Lear
Overview
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.
King Lear at a glance
King Lear is a 1970 drama film directed by Peter Brook, starring Paul Scofield, Irene Worth and Susan Engel. It runs for 2 hours 17 minutes. TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 from 21 votes.
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