1970
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.
Peter Brook
137 min
Denmark
DirectorPeter Brook
CastAlan Webb, Anne-Lise Gabold, Ian Hogg, Irene Worth, Paul Scofield, Susan Engel
CountryDenmark
Duration137 min