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National Theatre Live: King Lear
(2014)7.1 / 10(8 votes)
2014-05-01
205 min
4K / 1080p FHDSynopsis
An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. Simon Russell Beale, whose recent appearances at the National include Timon of Athens and Collaborators, takes the title role in Shakespeare’s tragedy.
StatusReleased
BudgetUndisclosed
Top Billed Cast
Simon Russell Beale
Lear, King of Britain
Kate Fleetwood
Goneril
Anna Maxwell Martin
Regan
Olivia Vinall
Cordelia
