King Lear (1970) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
King Lear (1970) — King Lear, old and tired, divides his kingdom among his daughters, giving great…
King Lear (1970) Storyline
King Lear, old and tired, divides his kingdom among his daughters, giving great importance to their protestations of love for him. When Cordelia, youngest and most honest, refuses to idly flatter the old man in return for favor, he banishes her and turns for support to his remaining daughters. But Goneril and Regan have no love for him and instead plot to take all his power from him. In a parallel, Lear's loyal courtier Gloucester favors his illegitimate son Edmund after being told lies about his faithful son Edgar. Madness and tragedy befall both ill-starred fathers.
Full Cast & Crew
- Jüri Järvet as King Lear
- Galina Volchek as Regan
- Elza Radziņa as Goneril
- Valentina Shendrikova as Cordelia
- Oleg Dal as Fool
- Donatas Banionis as Albany
- Regimantas Adomaitis as Edmund
- Aleksandr Vokach as Cornwall
- Aleksey Petrenko as Oswald
- Juozas Budraitis as King of France
- Karlis Sebris as Gloster
- Vladimir Yemelyanov as Kent
- Leonhard Merzin as Edgar
- Roman Gromadskiy as Gloster's Servant
- Zinoviy Gerdt as King Lear (voice)
Why Watch King Lear?
The Vibe: King Lear is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie from 1970. Directed by Grigori Kozintsev, and starring Jüri Järvet, Galina Volchek, Elza Radziņa King Lear, old and tired, divides his kingdom among his daughters, giving great importance to their protestations of love for him.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.5/10, King Lear retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies, King Lear deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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