King Lear (TV)
1953 · Movie · 73 min. · United States
Based on Shakespeare's play: King Lear of Britain has decided to divide his kingdom into three parts, and to hand over the responsibilities of ruling to his three daughters. The two oldest daughters, Goneril and Regan, flatter their father insincerely, and are rewarded. Cordelia, the youngest, sincerely loves her father, but she cannot match her sisters' skill at false adulation - so Lear takes away her portion of the kingdom, despite the pleadings of some of his most loyal nobles. It is not long before Goneril and Regan reveal their deep ingratitude, and soon the old king finds himself in a confusing and desperate position.
Direction Andrew McCullough
Cast Orson Welles · Natasha Parry · Arnold Moss · Bramwell Fletcher · David J. Stewart · Margaret Phillips · Beatrice Straight · Alan Badel · Micheál MacLiammóir · Frederick Worlock
Soundtrack Virgil Thomson
Screenplay William Shakespeare
Cinematography Andrew McCullough
Original title King Lear (TV)
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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