How long is King Lear (1984)?

King Lear (1984) is 2 hr 16 min long.

Who is King Lear in King Lear (1984)?

Paul Scofield plays King Lear in the film.

What is King Lear (1984) about?

William Shakespeare Jr. the Fifth (Peter Sellars) is faced with the task of restoring his famed ancestor's lost works. He visits a resort in Switzerland and becomes fascinated with a visiting gangster, Don Learo (Burgess Meredith) and his lovely daughter, Cordelia (Molly Ringwald), who converse in actual Shakespearean lines. That's as close to the bard as this King Lear gets.

King Lear (1984)

Name: King Lear (1984)
Genre: Drama
Released: 1987-01-22
Duration: 136
Rating: 72

PG 2 hr 16 min

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How long is King Lear (1984)?: King Lear (1984) is 2 hr 16 min long.

Who directed King Lear (1984)?: Peter Brook

Who is King Lear in King Lear (1984)?: Paul Scofield plays King Lear in the film.

What is King Lear (1984) about?: William Shakespeare Jr. the Fifth (Peter Sellars) is faced with the task of restoring his famed ancestor's lost works. He visits a resort in Switzerland and becomes fascinated with a visiting gangster, Don Learo (Burgess Meredith) and his lovely daughter, Cordelia (Molly Ringwald), who converse in actual Shakespearean lines. That's as close to the bard as this King Lear gets.