King Lear
1974
2h 55min
9.0Drama
TV Movie
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Overview
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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Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Edwin Sherin.
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How long is King Lear?
King Lear runs for 2h 55min, and was released in 1974.
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