Rent King Lear (1974)
4.4 of 5 from 48 ratings
3h 0min
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- Synopsis:
- This historic 1974 recording of 'King Lear' brings to audiences today both a great production of Shakespeare's classic, but also a performance of towering brilliance from the formidable James Earl Jones. This recording made at Joseph Papp's legendary open air New York Shakespeare Festival, in Central Park, also captures magnificent performances from the late Raul Julia, alongside a great cast that includes Paul Sorvino, Ellen Holly, Rosalind Cash and Lee Chamberlin.
- Actors:
- Douglass Watson, Paul Sorvino, Raul Julia, James Earl Jones, Rosalind Cash, Lee Chamberlin, Ellen Holly, Robert Stattel, Robert Lanchester, Lou Quinones, Jean-Pierre Stewart, Rene Auberjonois, Frederick Coffin, Tom Aldredge, George Dzundza, John R. Tobinski, James Harper, Anthony Chisholm, Franklyn Seales, Charles Pegues
- Directors:
- Edwin Sherin
- Producers:
- Virginia Kassel, Joseph Papp
- Voiced By:
- Richard Kiley
- Narrated By:
- Richard Kiley
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Aka:
- Great Performances: King Lear
- Studio:
- Heritage Theatre
- Genres:
- Classics, Drama, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts
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