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The Tragedy of King Lear

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Now, before we get into what you need to know of how you can watch 'The Tragedy of King Lear' right now, here are some finer points about the Bard Productions, Shakespeare video society drama flick. The Tragedy of King Lear starring Mike Kellin, Darryl Hickman, Charles Aidman, David Groh has a NR rating, a runtime of about 3 hr 2 min. represents input from real

Looking for a quick synopsis? Here's the plot: "King Lear, old and weary, divides his kingdom among his daughters, placing great weight on their declarations of love for him. However, when Cordelia, the youngest and most honest, refuses to flatter the old man in exchange for his favour, he banishes her and seeks support from his remaining daughters. Goneril and Regan, however, harbour no love for him and instead conspire to seize all his power. In a parallel, Lear’s loyal courtier Gloucester favours his illegitimate son Edmund after being deceived by lies about his faithful son Edgar. Tragically, both ill-fated fathers are consumed by madness and experience immense suffering."

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'The Tragedy of King Lear' Release Dates

Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting December 31st, 1982 - Buy The Tragedy of King Lear DVD