King Lear (1971) King Lear

King Lear ★★★½ 1971 Brook's version of Shakespeare tragedy. The king drives away the only decent daughter he has, and when he realizes this, it is too late. Powerful performances and interesting effort at updating the bard. 137m/B VHS. GB Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Jack MacGowran, Alan Webb, Cyril Cusack, Patrick Magee; Director: Peter Brook.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1971
Length (in minutes) 137
Display Black & White
Formats VHS
Filmed In Great Britain
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Patrick Magee
Actor Paul Scofield
Actor Jack MacGowran
Actor Alan Webb
Actor Irene Worth
Actor Cyril Cusack
Director Peter Brook