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King Lear

1970 · 2h 17m · Drama · Denmark, United Kingdom · Rated PG-13 (US)

King Lear is a proud man who solicits praise from his three daughters in return for inheritance of the kingdom. Daughters Goneril and Regan profess their affection vehemently. Cordelia, who does not respect the process her father has chosen, does not humor him. Lear's perceived rejection from Cordelia leads to her banishment, thus splitting the kingdom between the other two. This hasty decision becomes his fatal error.

Written & directed by
Peter Brook
Starring
Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Susan Engel, Anne-Lise Gabold
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based on play or musicalbetrayaldeath by hangingdysfunctional familyfather daughter relationshipinfidelitymurderostracismpolitical unrestromantic rivalrysibling rivalrysister sister relationship
RatingPG-13 (US)

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