King LearMovie
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.
About King Lear
King Lear is a 1970 drama movie directed by Peter Brook.
The production information lists a runtime of 2h 17m, production credits from Denmark, United Kingdom, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Susan Engel, Anne-Lise Gabold. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
