Overview

A descendant of Shakespeare tries to restore his plays in a world rebuilding itself after the Chernobyl catastrophe obliterates most of human civilization.

Cast

Peter Sellars, Burgess Meredith, Julie Delpy, Leos Carax, Molly Ringwald, Jean-Luc Godard, Woody Allen, Freddy Buache

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What is "King Lear" about?

A descendant of Shakespeare tries to restore his plays in a world rebuilding itself after the Chernobyl catastrophe obliterates most of human civilization.

When was "King Lear" released?

King Lear was released in 1988.

Who stars in "King Lear"?

The cast includes Peter Sellars, Burgess Meredith, Julie Delpy, Leos Carax.