King Lear (1953)

Director: Andrew McCullough

In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.

Cast

Orson Welles

King Lear

Natasha Parry

Cordelia

Arnold Moss

Duke of Albany

Bramwell Fletcher

Earl of Kent

David J. Stewart

Oswald

Margaret Phillips

Regan

Beatrice Straight

Goneril

Alan Badel

Fool

Micheál Mac Liammóir

Poor Tom

Frederick Worlock

Earl of Gloucester