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King Lear (1974)

King Lear (1974)

Drama
Release Date: 1974, September 24
Directors: Tony Davenell
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Thames Television
Cast: Patrick Magee, Ray Smith, Philip Brack, Robert Coleby, Patrick Mower, Wendy Allnutt, Ann Lynn, Ronald Radd, Beth Harris

Overview:

When England's aging King Lear renounces his throne to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, treachery, madness and murder soon follow. After banishing Cordelia, his most loyal daughter, Lear is betrayed and cast out by her elder sisters Regan and Goneril. Meanwhile, evil brews at the Gloucester castle as Edgar falls victim to his brother's deception. As battle lines are drawn and backs are stabbed, Lear rages against a fearsome storm. Can a man undo his wrongs? Will Cordelia be saved? Or will the wheels of fate crush all in its way?

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