The tragedy of a king so blinded by ambition and paranoia that he senselessly murders those in his path eventually leading to his own demise.

Title from disk. At head of title: William Shakespeare's tragedy-- Container. "Staged as seen in the 16th century"--Container. Originally filmed at KCET, Los Angeles, September 1981. Previously released by Century Home Video. "This DVD is licensed for educational & home use only." "Volume II of a nine-play series"--Container.