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National Theatre Live: King Lear

National Theatre Live: King Lear (2014)

3h 25m | PG-13

⭐ 7.1 / 10

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.

Director: Robin Lough

Studio: National Theatre

Genre: Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Simon Russell Beale

Simon Russell Beale

as Lear, King of Britain

Kate Fleetwood

Kate Fleetwood

as Goneril

Anna Maxwell Martin

Anna Maxwell Martin

as Regan

Olivia Vinall

Olivia Vinall

as Cordelia

Richard Clothier

Richard Clothier

as The Duke of Albany

Michael Nardone

Michael Nardone

as The Duke of Cornwall