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King Lear

Synopsis:

Shakespeare's tragedy, made for British television, is given a full-blooded rendition here with the great Laurence Olivier in the title role and a stellar cast to support him, in the tale of a king torn apart by the ambition and treachery within his family and by his own pride.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Michael Elliott
  • Year: 1984
  • Run Time: 158 minutes
  • Country: UK
  • Language: English
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Drama
  • Filmed in: Made for TV, Color