King Lear
8
82 minutes
10/18/1953
Overview
In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.
Cast List
Orson Welles
as King Lear
Natasha Parry
as Cordelia
Arnold Moss
as Duke of Albany
Bramwell Fletcher
as Earl of Kent
David J. Stewart
as Oswald
Margaret Phillips
as Regan
Beatrice Straight
as Goneril
Alan Badel
as Fool
Micheál Mac Liammóir
as Poor Tom
Frederick Worlock
as Earl of Gloucester
Scott Forbes
as Duke of Cornwall
Wesley Addy
as King of France
Fred Sadoff
as Duke of Burgundy
Lloyd Bochner
as First Gentleman
Chris Gampel
as First Servant
LeRoi Operti
as Doctor
Alistair Cooke
as Self – Host
Peter Brook
as Self – Director