
King Lear
1953-10-18 · 82 min · ★ 7.5
In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.
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- Directors
- Andrew McCullough
- Production companies
- CBS
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Orson WellesKing Lear
Natasha ParryCordelia
Arnold MossDuke of Albany
Bramwell FletcherEarl of Kent
David J. StewartOswald
Margaret PhillipsRegan
Beatrice StraightGoneril
Alan BadelFool
Micheál Mac LiammóirPoor Tom
Frederick WorlockEarl of Gloucester
Scott ForbesDuke of Cornwall
Wesley AddyKing of France
Fred SadoffDuke of Burgundy
Lloyd BochnerFirst Gentleman
Alistair CookeSelf – Host
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