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King Lear (1971) Peter Brook; Paul Scofield, Cyril Cusack
King Lear (1971) Peter Brook; Paul Scofield, Cyril Cusack
 
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In director Peter Brook's King Lear, Paul Scofield portrays the title character, a senile old ruler, whose susceptibility to flattery proves his undoing. The premise involves Lear's ill-fated attempts to divide his kingdom amongst his three daughters -- a goal that ultimately leads to tragedy. The stark terrain of Denmark stands in for England in this version, adding a brooding visual texture to the picture that exists alongside the traditional Shakespearean dialogue. Lear's daughters are played by Irene Worth (Goneril), Susan Engel (Regan), and Anne-lise Gabold (Cordelia); others in the cast are Alan Webb (Gloucester), Cyril Cusack (Albany), Patrick Magee (Cornwall), and Jack MacGowran (the Fool). Younger viewers and those faint at heart be warned: King Lear is one of Shakespeare's most graphically violent works, and director Brook takes every opportunity to emphasize the carnage.

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5 of 5 King Lear (1971) March 28, 2024
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5 of 5 good quality November 6, 2023
Reviewer: Maude Honemann from Willits, CA United States  
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5 of 5 Absolutely fabulous March 21, 2023
Reviewer: Keith Tuohy from London, ON Canada  
Absolutely fabulous.  Great quality.  Very pleased.

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5 of 5 Excellent March 24, 2021
Reviewer: Anonymous Person  
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