Plot — What is The Tragedy of King Lear about?
King Lear, old and weary, divides his kingdom among his daughters, placing great weight on their declarations of love for him. However, when Cordelia, the youngest and most honest, refuses to flatter the old man in exchange for his favour, he banishes her and seeks support from his remaining daughters. Goneril and Regan, however, harbour no love for him and instead conspire to seize all his power. In a parallel, Lear’s loyal courtier Gloucester favours his illegitimate son Edmund after being deceived by lies about his faithful son Edgar. Tragically, both ill-fated fathers are consumed by madness and experience immense suffering.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 182 min |
| Audience Score | 80% (8.0/10, 1 votes) |
The Tragedy of King Lear — FAQ
Is The Tragedy of King Lear worth watching? The Tragedy of King Lear holds a 8.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. King Lear, old and weary, divides his kingdom among his daughters, placing great weight on their declarations of love for him. However, when Cordelia, the youngest and most honest, refuses to flatter the old man in excha
Who directed The Tragedy of King Lear? Directed by Alan Cooke.
Who is in the cast of The Tragedy of King Lear? It stars Mike Kellin, Darryl Hickman, Charles Aidman, David Groh, Jeremy Whelan, Helen Rubio and more.
Where can I stream The Tragedy of King Lear? Streaming availability for The Tragedy of King Lear is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Tragedy of King Lear release? It released in 1982.
