National Theatre Live: King Lear

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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
205 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
205 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
May 1, 2014
Season
2014
Average Score
71%
Mean Score
71%
Ratings
8
Popularity
8
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0
Reviews
0
Producers
National Theatre
Genres
Drama
Country
GB

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Description

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.

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Japanese

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