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King Lear

King Lear

Jealous love leads to destruction.

A descendant of Shakespeare tries to restore his plays in a world rebuilding itself after the Chernobyl catastrophe obliterates most of human civilization.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: King Lear
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 1988-01-22
  • Runtime: 90 minutes
  • Rating: 6.3/10 (31 votes)
  • Budget: $1,000,000
  • Revenue: $61,821
  • Production Companies: The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4327
  • Languages: French, English, Japanese, Russian

Cast & Crew

Peter Sellars

Peter Sellars

as William Shakespeare Junior the Fifth

Burgess Meredith

Burgess Meredith

as Don Learo

Julie Delpy

Julie Delpy

as Virginia

Leos Carax

Leos Carax

as Edgar

Molly Ringwald

Molly Ringwald

as Cordelia

Jean-Luc Godard

Jean-Luc Godard

as Professor Pluggy

Woody Allen

Woody Allen

as Mr. Alien (uncredited)

Freddy Buache

Freddy Buache

as Professor Quentin Kozintsev (uncredited)

Menahem Golan

Menahem Golan

as Self (voice) (uncredited)

Suzanne Lanza

Suzanne Lanza

as (uncredited)

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Trailers & Clips

King Lear - Woody Allen - Peter Sellars - Jean-Luc Godard - 1987 - Trailer - 4K

External Links

Keywords

post-apocalyptic futureplaywrightchernobylpostmodernism

Frequently Asked Questions

What is King Lear?

King Lear is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1988-01-22.

Who are the main actors in King Lear?

The main cast includes Peter Sellars, Burgess Meredith, Julie Delpy, Leos Carax, Molly Ringwald, .

Where can I watch King Lear online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if King Lear is available.

Is King Lear based on a true story?

Jealous love leads to destruction.

What is the IMDb rating of King Lear?

King Lear has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 31 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of King Lear?

The movie had a production budget of $1,000,000 and earned $61,821 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for King Lear?

The soundtrack was composed by The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was King Lear filmed?

King Lear was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is King Lear?

The total runtime of King Lear is 90 minutes.

Is King Lear suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to King Lear?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to King Lear.

Does King Lear have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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