Overview

An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.

Cast

Michael Hordern, Brenda Blethyn, Gillian Barge, Penelope Wilton, John Shrapnel, Norman Rodway, Michael Kitchen, John Bird

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What is "King Lear" about?

An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.

When was "King Lear" released?

King Lear was released in 1982.

Who stars in "King Lear"?

The cast includes Michael Hordern, Brenda Blethyn, Gillian Barge, Penelope Wilton.