Summaries

In this adaptation of William Shakespeare's King Lear, self-made ranch tycoon John Lear divides his holdings amongst his daughters, but finds that once they have his property, they reject him.

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.—Jonah Falcon <jonahnynla@mindspring.com>

Details

Keywords
  • texas
  • rancher
  • aging
  • shakespeare's king lear
  • british actor playing american character
Genres
  • Drama
  • Western
Release date Jun 1, 2002
Countries of origin United States Mexico
Language English Spanish
Filming locations Durango, Mexico
Production companies Hallmark Entertainment Milk & Honey Pictures Flying Freehold Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 35m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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