Movie·1953·1h 22m
King Lear
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.
Written By
Peter Brook
Cinematography
Andrew McCullough
Music
Virgil Thomson
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
3 votes
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// cast
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
Scott Forbes
Duke of Cornwall
Wesley Addy
King of France
Fred Sadoff
Duke of Burgundy
Lloyd Bochner
First Gentleman
Chris Gampel
First Servant
LeRoi Operti
Doctor
Alistair Cooke
Self – Host
Peter Brook
Self – Director
// crew
Crew
Andrew McCullough
Director, Director of Photography
Peter Brook
Writer
Virgil Thomson
Original Music Composer
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