King Lear (1982)

Name: King Lear
Director: Jonathan Miller
Genre: Drama
Released: 1982-09-19
Duration: 3 h 5 min
Cast: Michael Hordern, Brenda Blethyn, Gillian Barge, Penelope Wilton

Drama

Director: Jonathan Miller

Cast: Michael Hordern, Brenda Blethyn, Gillian Barge, Penelope Wilton

Runtime185 min

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An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.

Critical Reception & Ratings

This 1982 adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy King Lear, directed by Jonathan Miller, has been well-received by critics for its thoughtful and nuanced exploration of the play's themes. While it has not received major awards recognition, it has an IMDb rating of 7.7, indicating strong audience approval.

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King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, named for the pseudohistorical king of Britannia Leir of Britain.