8.0The Tragedy of King Lear · 1982
The Tragedy of King Lear (1982) is a Drama film directed by Alan Cooke, starring Mike Kellin, Darryl Hickman, Charles Aidman.
Drama
8.0Overview
King Lear, old and weary, divides his kingdom among his daughters, placing great weight on their declarations of love for him. However, when Cordelia, the youngest and most honest, refuses to flatter the old man in exchange for his favour, he banishes her and seeks support from his remaining daughters. Goneril and Regan, however, harbour no love for him and instead conspire to seize all his power. In a parallel, Lear’s loyal courtier Gloucester favours his illegitimate son Edmund after being deceived by lies about his faithful son Edgar. Tragically, both ill-fated fathers are consumed by madness and experience immense suffering.
Cast
Mike Kellin, Darryl Hickman, Charles Aidman, David Groh, Jeremy Whelan, Helen Rubio, Gela Nash, Kitty Winn
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What is "The Tragedy of King Lear" about?
King Lear, old and weary, divides his kingdom among his daughters, placing great weight on their declarations of love for him. However, when Cordelia, the youngest and most honest, refuses to flatter the old man in exchange for his favour, he banishes her and seeks support from his remaining daughters. Goneril and Regan, however, harbour no love for him and instead conspire to seize all his power. In a parallel, Lear’s loyal courtier Gloucester favours his illegitimate son Edmund after being deceived by lies about his faithful son Edgar. Tragically, both ill-fated fathers are consumed by madness and experience immense suffering.
When was "The Tragedy of King Lear" released?
The Tragedy of King Lear was released in 1982.
Who stars in "The Tragedy of King Lear"?
The cast includes Mike Kellin, Darryl Hickman, Charles Aidman, David Groh.
