King of Texas (2002)

Name: King of Texas
Genre: Western, Drama, TV Movie
Released: 2002
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Patrick Stewart, Marcia Gay Harden, Lauren Holly, Roy Scheider, David Alan Grier

1h 35m United States of America

Western Drama TV Movie

Plot

Patrick Stewart delivers a powerful performance as John Lear, a Texas cattle magnate in this modern adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear. After deciding to split his fortune among his three daughters, Lear finds himself betrayed and cast aside by those he trusted most. As familial bonds fracture and loyalty crumbles, the narrative explores themes of power, regret, and the quest for redemption against the sprawling backdrop of the Texan landscape. This gripping tale of betrayal and heartache highlights the complexities of love and loyalty within a family.

Cast

Patrick Stewart Marcia Gay Harden Lauren Holly Roy Scheider David Alan Grier Colm Meaney Patrick Bergin Julie Cox Richard Lineback Fernando Banda Juan Pablo Gamboa Roger Cudney Andrés García Ehécatl Chávez Liam Waite