King Lear 71 years old

An old king, stepping down from the throne, disinherits his favorite daughter on a mad whim and gives his kingdom to his two older daughters, both of whom prove treacherous.

Credits

King Lear Cast

Name Character
Beatrice Straight She was 39, 86 years old when she died as Goneril
Orson Welles He was 38, 70 years old when he died as King Lear
Natasha Parry She was 22, 84 years old when she died as Cordelia
Arnold Moss He was 43, 79 years old when he died as Duke of Albany
David J. Stewart He was 38, 51 years old when he died as Regan
David J. Stewart He was 38, 51 years old when he died as Oswald

King Lear Crew

Name Department
Peter Brook as Writer. He was 28 (now 99) years old Writing
Andrew McCullough as Director. He was 36 (now 34) years old Directing
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King Lear (71 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, October 18, 1953
  • Runtime: 75 minutes