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King Lear

1974 · 175 min Drama TV Movie

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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Year 1974
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, TV Movie
Director Edwin Sherin
Runtime 175 min.

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King Lear is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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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.

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