King Lear
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About
In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.
Cast
Orson Welles
as King Lear
Natasha Parry
as Cordelia
Arnold Moss
as Duke of Albany
Bramwell Fletcher
as Earl of Kent
David J. Stewart
as Oswald
Margaret Phillips
as Regan
Beatrice Straight
as Goneril
Alan Badel
as Fool
Micheál Mac Liammóir
as Poor Tom
Frederick Worlock
as Earl of Gloucester
Scott Forbes
as Duke of Cornwall
Wesley Addy
as King of France
Fred Sadoff
as Duke of Burgundy
Lloyd Bochner
as First Gentleman
Chris Gampel
as First Servant
LeRoi Operti
as Doctor
Alistair Cooke
as Self – Host
Peter Brook
as Self – Director
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About King Lear
In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power. Running 82 minutes.
King Lear Cast and Characters
The cast features Orson Welles (as King Lear), Natasha Parry (as Cordelia), Arnold Moss (as Duke of Albany), Bramwell Fletcher (as Earl of Kent), and David J. Stewart (as Oswald). Their performances are a major reason King Lear has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch King Lear NowWhy People Are Watching King Lear
There's a reason King Lear keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch King Lear online for free?
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How long is King Lear?
King Lear runs for 82 minutes (about 1.4 hour).
Is King Lear good? What's the rating?
King Lear holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 3 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of King Lear?
The main cast includes Orson Welles, Natasha Parry, Arnold Moss, and Bramwell Fletcher, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is King Lear available in English?
Yes — King Lear was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was King Lear released?
King Lear was released in 1953.
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Where can I watch King Lear for free?
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What is King Lear about?
King Lear is a TV Movie/History English-language film. In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.
When was King Lear released?
King Lear was released on October 18, 1953. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. The film was produced by CBS.
Who stars in King Lear?
King Lear stars Orson Welles, Natasha Parry, Arnold Moss and Bramwell Fletcher. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is King Lear available in HD?
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