King of Texas

– In this re-imagining of Shakespear's King Lear, Patrick Steward stars as John Lear, a Texas cattle b..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 35 Minutes
Release Year:
2002
King of Texas (2002)

In this re-imagining of Shakespear's King Lear, Patrick Steward stars as John Lear, a Texas cattle baron, who, after dividing his wealth among his three daughters, is rejected by them.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

02 Jun 2002

Language:

English

Director:

Uli Edel

Writer:

William Shakespeare (play), Stephen Harrigan (teleplay)

Main Actors:

Patrick Stewart, Marcia Gay Harden, Lauren Holly, Roy Scheider

Plot:

An updated version of 'William Shakespeare''s King Lear, by way of Ran (1985), with Lear as a magnate in the Old West whose decision to divide his empire among his three daughters results in disaster.

Awards:

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

Flying Freehold Productions

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
50%