King Lear (1953)
In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.
Director: Andrew McCullough
Genre: TV Movie, History, Drama
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: October 18, 1953
Cast
- Orson Welles - King Lear
- Natasha Parry - Cordelia
- Arnold Moss - Duke of Albany
- Bramwell Fletcher - Earl of Kent
- David J. Stewart - Oswald
- Margaret Phillips - Regan
- Beatrice Straight - Goneril
- Alan Badel - Fool
- Micheál Mac Liammóir - Poor Tom
- Frederick Worlock - Earl of Gloucester
Screenplay
- Peter Brook
- William Shakespeare (Original Story)
Music: Virgil Thomson
Cinematography: Andrew McCullough
Production: CBS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Existential Dread and Questioning, War Crimes and the Search for Justice, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal
Keywords
nihilism, authority, based on play or musical, betrayal, justice, king lear
More Films by Director: Andrew McCullough
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is King Lear about?
- In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.
- Who directed King Lear?
- King Lear was directed by Andrew McCullough.
- Who stars in King Lear?
- King Lear stars Orson Welles, Natasha Parry, Arnold Moss, Bramwell Fletcher, David J. Stewart, Margaret Phillips.
- How long is King Lear?
- King Lear has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is King Lear?
- King Lear is a TV Movie, History, Drama film.
- Where was King Lear produced?
- King Lear was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of King Lear?
- The themes of King Lear include: Existential Dread and Questioning, War Crimes and the Search for Justice, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal.