King Lear DVD (2003) Laurence Olivier, Elliott (DIR) cert 15 Title: King Lear Leading Actor: Laurence Olivier Region: Region 2 Duration: 157 mins Format: DVD / Normal Type: DVD No. of Discs: 1 disc(s) Studio / Publisher: 2 Entertain UK Release Date: 14 Jul 2003 Laurence Olivier stars in and produces this adaptation of Shakespeare's famous tragedy, made exclusively for television. The ageing King Lear (Olivier) decides to split his kingdom between three daughters - Regan, Cordelia and Goneril - with each receiving a share appropriate to the amount of love they feel for him. However, when the faithful Cordelia refuses to protest her devotion, an enraged Lear foolishly cedes complete control to the devious remaining siblings - with terrible results.

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