King of Texas

King of Texas is a 2002 American television film based on William Shakespeare's King Lear and directed by Uli Edel. The film takes the plot of William Shakespeare's King Lear and places it in the Republic of Texas during the 19th century. Stewart stars as John Lear, a wealthy cattle baron and analog to King Lear. In the story, Lear divides his property among his daughters only to be rejected by them once they have it. (The analogue from King Lear... More
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  • 2002

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Uli Edel

Uli Edel (born April 11, 1947 in Neuenburg am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg) is a German film director. After studying theatre science in Munich, he was accepted into Munich Film School alongside Bernd Eichinger. Uli befriended him and they started working together on their exercise movies, sharing a...

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  • Between land and power lies the frontier of greed... the saga of family... the heart of drama.

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  • Dec 10, 2002

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  • 1 h 30 min
  • 1 h 35 min
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King Lear

King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The title character descends into madness after foolishly disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all. The play is based on the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological pre...

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  • 2003
  • 2003
  • 2003
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