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King Lear

King Lear (1953)

October. 18,1953

6.9

| Drama History TV Movie

In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.

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Cast

Orson Welles as King Lear

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Natasha Parry as Cordelia

[1968] Romeo and Juliet [1963] Girl in the Headlines [1960] Midnight Lace [1952] Crow Hollow

Arnold Moss as Duke of Albany

[1967] The Caper of the Golden Bulls [1966] Gambit [1965] The Fool Killer [1957] The 27th Day [1955] Hell's Island [1954] Bengal Brigade

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Reviews

Incannerax

1953/10/18

What a waste of my time!!!

SmugKitZine

1953/10/19

Tied for the best movie I have ever seen

BelSports

1953/10/20

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

Janis

1953/10/21

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.