King Lear

2h 17min

Drama

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.

Production Companies

Royal Shakespeare Company

Athena Film A/S

Laterna Film

Release date

10th Jul 1970

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English