Great Performances - S03E05: King Lear
King Lear, old and tired, divides his kingdom among his daughters, giving great importance to their protestations of love for him. When Cordelia, youngest and most honest, refuses to idly flatter the old man in return for favor, he banishes her and turns for support to his remaining daughters. But Goneril and Regan have no love for him and instead plot to take all his power from him. In a parallel, Lear's loyal courtier Gloucester favors his illegitimate son Edmund after being told lies about his faithful son Edgar. Madness and tragedy befall both ill-starred fathers.
Cast: Bray Poor
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Great Performances S03E05 Synopsis
Stream Great Performances "King Lear" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1974-02-20, this episode is part of Season 3 of Great Performances. Featuring performances from Bray Poor among the cast. With a runtime of 2h 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Comedy and Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. King Lear, old and tired, divides his kingdom among his daughters, giving great importance to their protestations of love for him. When Cordelia, youngest and most honest, refuses to idly flatter the old man in return for favor, he banishes her and t...
