King Lear

DVD 2005

An ageing King Lear decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, based on their proclamations of love for him. The two most corrupt manipulate him, whilst Lear rejects the one true daughter; only when he is cast out does he realise how foolish he has been.

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ISBN:

9780767076715
0767076710

Uniform Title:

King Lear (Television program: 1974)

Description:

1 videodisc (119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
polychrome
digital optical surround sound Dolby Digital 5.1
videodisc
laser optical NTSC
video file DVD video region 1

Target Audience Note:

Censorship classification: PG
Canadian Home Video Rating: Not rated

Other Title:

William Shakespeare's King Lear

Notes:

Widescreen format
DVD release of the 1974 television program
Lacks personal production credits
Patrick Magee, Ray Smith, Wendy Allnut, Ann Lynn, Beth Harris, Ronald Radd, Patrick Mower and Robert Coleby
English dialogue

Contents:

King Lear
Edmund ... a pivotal role

LCCN:

be2005007980

Control Number:

522412

UPC:

733961717198

Other Authors:

Allnutt, Wendy, actor
Coleby, Robert, actor
Davenall, Tony, television director, television producer
FremantleMedia
Harris, Beth, actor
Lynn, Ann, actor
Magee, Patrick, actor
Mower, Patrick, actor
Radd, Ronald, 1929-1976, actor
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Lear
Smith, Ray, 1936-1991, actor
Thames Television, ltd
Thames Video

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