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King Lear
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King Lear

1974 · 156 min Drama
4.3 / 10 · TMDB

When England's aging King Lear renounces his throne to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, treachery, madness and murder soon follow. After banishing Cordelia, his most loyal daughter, Lear is betrayed and cast out by her elder sisters Regan and Goneril. Meanwhile, evil brews at the Gloucester castle as Edgar falls victim to his brother's deception. As battle lines are drawn and backs are stabbed, Lear rages against a fearsome storm. Can a man undo his wrongs? Will Cordelia be saved? Or will the wheels of fate crush all in its way?

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

King Lear is an acquired taste at 4.3/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1974. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Patrick Magee

Patrick Magee

King Lear

Patrick Mower

Patrick Mower

Edmund

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Beth Harris

Goneril

Ann Lynn

Ann Lynn

Regan

Wendy Allnutt

Wendy Allnutt

Cordelia

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Philip Brack

Albany

Ray Smith

Ray Smith

Kent

Robert Coleby

Robert Coleby

Edgar

Ronald Radd

Ronald Radd

Gloucester

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