Film

King Lear

6.3

2h 17m

1970

Synopsis

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.

Director

Peter Brook

Trailer

Drama

infidelityromantic rivalrybased on play or musicaldysfunctional familymurderbetrayalsibling rivalrypolitical unrestostracismfather daughter relationshipsister sister relationshipdeath by hanging