King Lear

1h 22min

TV Movie

History

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

Orson Welles

King Lear
Arnold Moss

Arnold Moss

Duke of Albany
Bramwell Fletcher

Bramwell Fletcher

Earl of Kent
Frederick Worlock

Frederick Worlock

Earl of Gloucester
Scott Forbes

Scott Forbes

Duke of Cornwall
Wesley Addy

Wesley Addy

King of France
Fred Sadoff

Fred Sadoff

Duke of Burgundy
Lloyd Bochner

Lloyd Bochner

First Gentleman
Chris Gampel

Chris Gampel

First Servant
Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke

Self – Host
Peter Brook

Peter Brook

Self – Director

Release date

18th Oct 1953

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English