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King Lear (1983)

King Lear

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2h 38m

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December 27th, 1984

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King Lear is a video production of William Shakespeare's 1606 play of the same name, directed by Michael Elliott. It was broadcast in 1983 in the UK and in 1984 in the US.

Elliott set his Lear in an environment resembling Stonehenge, although the production was entirely shot in a studio. The somewhat out-of-focus effect that one sees at certain moments is because mist pervades the setting in several scenes. In keeping with the primitive backdrop, this production emphasizes the primitive over the sophisticated. Shakespeare's characters use the clothing, weapons, and technology of the early Bronze Age rather than the Elizabethan era.

Laurence Olivier played Lear in this production to great acclaim, winning an Emmy for his performance. It was the last of Olivier's appearances in a Shakespeare play. At 75, he was one of the oldest actors to take on this enormously demanding role.

A notable cast was assembled for this production, including, in addition to Olivier, John Hurt, Diana Rigg, Leo McKern, Dorothy Tutin, Anna Calder-Marshall, Colin Blakely, and Robert Lindsay.

The American syndicated telecasts featured an introduction shot at the real Stonehenge, featuring Peter Ustinov as host. It has been released on DVD in both Region 1 and Region 2 editions.

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Cast

Colin Blakely
Kent
Leo McKern
Gloucester
Robert Lindsay
Edmund
Laurence Olivier
King Lear
Dorothy Tutin
Goneril
Anna Calder-Marshall
Cordelia
Diana Rigg
Regan
Robert Lang
Albany
Jeremy Kemp
Cornwall
Brian Cox
Burgundy
Full cast & crew

Directors

Michael Elliott
Full cast & crew

Producers

David Plowright
executive producer / producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

William Shakespeare
play
Full cast & crew

Keywords

cruelty
insanity
greed
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Country of Origin

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Languages

English

Release Dates

December 27th, 1984 (Finland)
February 13th, 1984 (Italy) (RAI - Rete2)
January 15th, 1985 (Sweden)
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Alternative Titles

King Lear (original title)
Rei Lear (Brazil)
Крал Лир (Bulgaria) (Bulgarian title)
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Running Times

158 min

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

4:3

Production Companies

Granada Television

Distribution Companies

Globo Vídeo (Brazil)
ClassicLine (Brazil)
Channel 4 Television Corporation (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
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Other Companies

The Hallé Orchestra (music played by) (as The Halle Orchestra)

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