King Lear

King Lear

Release: 1953 | Community Score: 80%

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

Cast

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

King Lear
Natasha Parry

Natasha Parry

Cordelia
Arnold Moss

Arnold Moss

Duke of Albany
Bramwell Fletcher

Bramwell Fletcher

Earl of Kent
David J. Stewart

David J. Stewart

Oswald
Margaret Phillips

Margaret Phillips

Regan
Beatrice Straight

Beatrice Straight

Goneril
Alan Badel

Alan Badel

Fool
Micheál Mac Liammóir

Micheál Mac Liammóir

Poor Tom
Frederick Worlock

Frederick Worlock

Earl of Gloucester
Scott Forbes

Scott Forbes

Duke of Cornwall
Wesley Addy

Wesley Addy

King of France
Fred Sadoff

Fred Sadoff

Duke of Burgundy
Lloyd Bochner

Lloyd Bochner

First Gentleman
Chris Gampel

Chris Gampel

First Servant
LeRoi Operti

LeRoi Operti

Doctor
Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke

Self – Host
Peter Brook

Peter Brook

Self – Director