Movie

King Lear

★ 6.5(20)19702h 17m

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Good to know

Director: Peter Brook
Release date: 1970-07-10
Runtime: 2h 17m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: Royal Shakespeare Company

King Lear — trailer

About King Lear

King Lear is a 1970 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Peter Brook, starring Paul Scofield, Irene Worth and Susan Engel. It has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 20 viewers. Below you can see where to watch King Lear in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Paul Scofield

King Lear

Irene Worth

Goneril

Susan Engel

Regan

Anne-Lise Gabold

Cordelia

Alan Webb

Gloucester

Ian Hogg

Edmund

Robert Langdon Lloyd

Edgar

Tom Fleming

Kent

Jack MacGowran

Fool

Cyril Cusack

Albany

Patrick Magee

Cornwall

Barry Stanton

Oswald

Themes & keywords

infidelityromantic rivalrybased on play or musicaldysfunctional familymurderbetrayalsibling rivalrypolitical unrestostracismfather daughter relationshipsister sister relationshipdeath by hanging

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch King Lear in South Africa?+

King Lear is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is King Lear on Netflix?+

King Lear is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is King Lear?+

King Lear has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).

Who stars in King Lear?+

King Lear stars Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Susan Engel, Anne-Lise Gabold and Alan Webb.

When did King Lear come out?+

King Lear is a 1970 movie directed by Peter Brook.

What genre is King Lear?+

King Lear is Drama film.

Who directed King Lear?+

King Lear was directed by Peter Brook.