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The film takes the plot of William Shakespeare's King Lear and places it in the Republic of Texas during the 19th century. Patrick Stewart stars as John Lear, a wealthy cattle baron and analog to King Lear.
Jun 2, 2002 · King of Texas: Directed by Uli Edel. With Patrick Stewart, Marcia Gay Harden, Lauren Holly, Roy Scheider. 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.
In this re-imagining of Shakespear's King Lear, Patrick Stewart stars as John Lear, a Texas cattle baron, who, after dividing his wealth among his three daughters, is rejected by them.
Jun 2, 2002 · A TV movie based on Shakespeare's King Lear, set in the Texas cattle industry. Patrick Stewart plays John Lear, a wealthy rancher who is betrayed by his three daughters.
The mad king and his three daughters? If you don't make him a king, just a wealthy and powerful man, you can slip that family in just about anywhere.
An adaptation of William Shakespeare's "King Lear," which takes place on a Texas ranch during the revolt against Mexico in the 1840s. A land baron of awesome authority is embroiled in a life and death struggle with the elements, family greed and the violent threat of war.
Jun 23, 2015 · Patrick Stewart stars as John Lear, a cattle king who divides his ranch among his two daughters, but regrets his decision. The film is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear, with a subplot involving his friend and his sons.
