Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear is transplanted to 19th century Texas. John Lear, the wealthiest and most powerful rancher in the
territory. Failing in body and mind, Lear decides to divide his vast property among his three
daughters giving the most land to the girl who most persuasively professes her love and
loyalty. While her mercenary sisters fawn all over John, the headstrong Claudia refuses to
feed false compliments to her father, and as a result, she is banished from his ranch. But
when Lear's spread is threatened by usurpers and landgrabbers, the enfeebled patriarch
realizes that Claudia is the only one of his offspring truly worthy of his affection. |
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