King Lear (1974)
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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, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Joseph Papp
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of King Lear
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, Rovi
- 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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