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Great Performances

A weary monarch, worn out by his prolonged reign, decides to bequeath his kingdom to his three daughters, choosing the most devoted one based on their emotional outpourings.

An aging King Lear divides his kingdom among his daughters, prioritizing their declarations of love. However, his youngest daughter Cordelia refuses to feign affection and is banished. Lear turns to his remaining daughters, Goneril and Regan, who plot against him to seize his power. Meanwhile, his loyal advisor Gloucester favors his illegitimate son Edmund over his true son Edgar, leading to chaos and tragedy for both fathers.

Info about Great Performances

Studio(s): Broadway Theatre Archive

Originally Released: United States, Feb 20, 1974

Production Country: United States

Genres:Musical, Music, Comedy, Drama