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King of Texas (2002) -- In this adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear, self-made ranch tycoon John Lear divides his holdings among his daughters but finds that once they have his property, they reject him.

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6.4/10   327 votes
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Director:
Uli Edel
Writers (WGA):
William Shakespeare (play)
Stephen Harrigan (teleplay)
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Release Date:
2 June 2002 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Western more
Tagline:
Between land and power lies the frontier of greed... the saga of family... the heart of drama.
Plot:
In this adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear, self-made ranch tycoon John Lear divides his holdings among his daughters but finds that once they have his property, they reject him. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins & 3 nominations more
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Moving Performance more (10 total)

Cast

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Patrick Stewart ... John Lear

Marcia Gay Harden ... Mrs. Susannah Lear Tumlinson

Lauren Holly ... Mrs. Rebecca Lear Highsmith

Roy Scheider ... Henry Westover
David Alan Grier ... Rip

Colm Meaney ... Mr. Tumlinson
Patrick Bergin ... Mr. Highsmith

Matt Letscher ... Emmett Westover

Liam Waite ... Thomas Westover

Steven Bauer ... Menchaca

Julie Cox ... Claudia Lear
Richard Lineback ... Warnell
Lynne Goulet ... Dancer
Memo Escobedo ... Cowboy
Clint Allen ... Cowboy
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Boss Lear (USA) (alternative title)
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Runtime:
Brazil:95 min | USA:95 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
UK:PG
Filming Locations:
Durango, Mexico more
Company:
Flying Freehold Productions more

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Movie Connections:
Version of King Lear (1976) more

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Moving Performance, 18 April 2002
Author: (galileo_07@hotmail.com) from Manila, Philippines

Excellent performance by all actors, most especially Patrick Stewart. The emotional range is wide. Very moving film indeed. A film worth watching.

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