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Plot

James Earl Jones gave one of his finest performances in the title role of Joseph Papp's acclaimed New York Shakespeare Festival production of the Bard's tragedy, putting a new spin on this classic story of one family's vainglorious battle over the affections and favor of an aging monarch. Jones and the production's original cast re-created their roles for this 1974 television special; the supporting cast includes Raul Julia, Rosiland Cash, Paul Sorvino, René Auberjonois, and Lee Chamberlin.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Drama
Run Time:
180min.
DVD Release Date:
09/18/2001
Director(s):
Themes:
Fall From Power,Fathers and Daughters
Tone:
Literate,Talky
Keywords:
daughter,king
Language:
English