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Movie · 1974 · 175 min

King Lear (1974)

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King Lear is a 1974 movie (Drama and TV Movie). King Lear was directed by Edwin Sherin. King Lear runs 175 minutes. There is currently no known legal streaming option for King Lear in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

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Plot

James Earl Jones delivers a riveting performance as paranoid patriarch King Lear, an aging monarch who insists that his three daughters prove their love for him, only to learn he's exalted the two who seek to destroy him. This live performance recording of Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival production deftly envisions the bard's haunting tragedy with a fine supporting cast, including Raul Julia, Paul Sorvino and Rene Auberjonois.

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Where can I watch King Lear?

There is currently no known legal streaming option for King Lear in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Who stars in King Lear?

The main cast of King Lear includes James Earl Jones, Douglass Watson, Paul Sorvino, Raúl Juliá and Rosalind Cash.

Who directed King Lear?

King Lear was directed by Edwin Sherin.

When was King Lear released?

King Lear was released on February 20, 1974.

How long is King Lear?

King Lear runs 175 minutes.

What should I watch if I liked King Lear?

If you enjoyed King Lear, try King Lear, Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, TalhotBlond and Girl in the Box.

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