King Lear (1970)

6.6 | Jul 10, 1970 (GB) | Drama | 02:17

infidelity romantic rivalry based on play or musical dysfunctional family murder betrayal sibling rivalry political unrest ostracism father daughter relationship sister sister relationship death by hanging shakespeare

King Lear is a proud man who solicits praise from his three daughters in return for inheritance of the kingdom. Daughters Goneril and Regan profess their affection vehemently. Cordelia, who does not respect the process her father has chosen, does not humor him. Lear's perceived rejection from Cordelia leads to her banishment, thus splitting the kingdom between the other two. This hasty decision becomes his fatal error.