King Lear (Olivier)
Laurence Olivier stars in and produces this adaptation of Shakespeare's famous tragedy, made exclusively for television. The ageing King Lear (Olivier) decides to split his kingdom between three daughters - Regan, Cordelia and Goneril - with each receiving a share appropriate to the amount of love they feel for him. However, when the faithful Cordelia refuses to protest her devotion, an enraged Lear foolishly cedes complete control to the devious remaining siblings - with terrible results.
Year: 1984
Genre: Shakespeare, Alice's Playhouse
Country: UK
Director: Michael Elliott
Starring: Laurence Olivier, John Hurt, Robert Lindsay, Diana Rigg
Duration: 157 Minutes
Rating: M
8.3/10
Location in store: Alice's Playhouse (Shakespeare)
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