The late Sir Laurence Olivier stars in this Emmy Award winning production of Shakespeare's King Lear. It is the timeless tale of greed and lust for power, and of a sick old man, his scheming children and lost loyalties. Also stars Diana Rigg, John Hurt, Leo McKern, and Colin Blakely.

Special Features include a biography and filmography on Sir Laurence Olivier, character and cast list, chapter stops on each scene, and more.