Initial release date:
- Feb 8, 1971
Directed by:
Runtime:
- 2 h 10 min
Screenplay by:
Also known as:
- Korol Lir
Grigori Mikhaylovich Kozintsev (Russian: Григо́рий Миха́йлович Ко́зинцев; Kiev, 22 March [O.S. 9 March] 1905 – Leningrad, now Saint Petersburg, 11 May 1973) was a Jewish Ukrainian, Soviet Russian theatre and film director. He was named People's Artist of the USSR in 1964. He studied in the Imperial...
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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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