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King Lear

1953 · 1h 22m · 8.0 on TMDB

TV MovieHistory Drama

In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.

Cast

Orson Welles
King Lear
Natasha Parry
Cordelia
Arnold Moss
Duke of Albany
Bramwell Fletcher
Earl of Kent

David J. Stewart

David J. Stewart

Oswald

Margaret Phillips

Margaret Phillips

Regan

Beatrice Straight

Beatrice Straight

Goneril

Alan Badel

Alan Badel

Fool

Micheál Mac Liammóir

Micheál Mac Liammóir

Poor Tom

Frederick Worlock

Frederick Worlock

Earl of Gloucester

Scott Forbes

Scott Forbes

Duke of Cornwall

Wesley Addy

Wesley Addy

King of France

Production

Directed by

Andrew McCullough

Where to watch

Not streaming anywhere right now — rental or physical it is.

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Released: October 18, 1953

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