King Lear
1984
Shakespeare's story of King Lear, who divided his kingdom between those he loved and trusted, and then was deceived and lost what he held dear. Laurence Olivier puts in another award winning performance as the struggling King. Read more
| Starring | Laurence Olivier, Jeremy Kemp, Anna Calder-Marshall, Robert Lang |
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| Director | Michael Elliott |
| Genres | Drama |
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King Lear
Shakespeare's story of King Lear, who divided his kingdom between those he loved and trusted, and then was deceived and lost what he held dear. Laurence Olivier puts in another award winning performance as the struggling King.
| Starring | Laurence Olivier, Jeremy Kemp, Anna Calder-Marshall, Robert Lang, Robert Lindsay, David Threlfall, Leo McKern, Dorothy Tutin |
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| Director | Michael Elliott |
| Studio | CINEMA CLUB |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 38 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1984 To Rent: DVD: Unavailable for rental |
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Compelling
Great stuff, a very watchable version of this play. Olivier is completely believable as Lear as his senility progresses, and is increasingly manipulated by two ... read more »
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- 13 Jan 2005 at 06:51
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King Lear
A very good film version of the play. A good adaption from the book. Well recommended.
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King Lear
sent wrong dvd so no comment
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- 13 Mar 2006 at 14:38
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uninspiring production
visually is stuck in the 1970s with dull lighting and make-up. I found this a great put off for what should be a timeless classic. I didnt finish watching it!
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- Rickmansworth, UK
- 24 Jul 2005 at 19:25
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King Lear cancelled
- 01 Mar 2009
A Hollywood adaptation of Shakespearean tragedy King Lear has been cancelled after reportedly falling victim to the current global economic crisis. The film was due to star Sir Anthony Hopkins in the title role alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, Keira Knightley and Naomi Watts as the monarch's three daughters. The £25 million production was announced at last year's (08) Cannes Film Festival in France but has now been scrapped. The decision was reportedly made after movie bosses found it difficult Read more
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