King Lear (1974)
King Lear is a 1974 drama movie directed by Edwin Sherin, with a running time of 2h 55m. It stars James Earl Jones, Douglass Watson and Paul Sorvino.
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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What is King Lear about?
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.
When was King Lear released?
King Lear was released on 20 February 1974.
How long is King Lear?
King Lear runs 2h 55m.
Who made King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Edwin Sherin.