King Lear

• Director: Joseph Papp
• Genre: Drama
• Movie Type: Tragedy
• Themes: Fathers and Daughters, Fall From Power
• Main Cast: James Earl Jones
• Release Year: 1974
• Country: US
• Run Time: 180 minutes

Plot

James Earl Jones gave one of his finest performances in the title role of Joseph Papp's acclaimed New York Shakespeare Festival production of the Bard's tragedy, putting a new spin on this classic story of one family's vainglorious battle over the affections and favor of an aging monarch. Jones and the production's original cast re-created their roles for this 1974 television special; the supporting cast includes Raul Julia, Rosiland Cash, Paul Sorvino, René Auberjonois, and Lee Chamberlin. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cast

René Auberjonois - Edgar; Tom Aldredge - Fool; Rosalind Cash; Lee Chamberlin; James Earl Jones - King Lear; Raul Julia - Edmund; Paul Sorvino - Glouchester

Credit

Joseph Papp - Director, Santo Loquasto - Production Designer, Joseph Papp - Producer

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