King Lear (1974)
- Director(s):
- Joseph Papp
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James Earl Jones gave one of his finest performances in the title role of Joseph Papp's acclaimed New York Shakespeare Festival production of the Bard's tragedy, putting a new spin on this classic story of one family's vainglorious battle over the affections and favor of an aging monarch. Jones and the production's original cast re-created their roles for this 1974 television special; the supporting cast includes Raul Julia, Rosiland Cash, Paul Sorvino, René Auberjonois, and Lee Chamberlin. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 176 mins
Complete Cast of King Lear
- James Earl Jones - King Lear
- Tom Aldredge - Fool
- Lee Chamberlin
- Paul Sorvino - Glouchester
- René Auberjonois - Edgar
- Rosalind Cash
- Raul Julia - Edmund
- Director(s):
- Joseph Papp
- Producer(s):
- Joseph Papp
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