• 2011
  • 2h 36m
National Theatre Live: King Lear

Summary An ageing monarch. A kingdom divided. A child's love rejected. As Lear's world descends into chaos, all that he once believed is brought into question. View more details

  • 2011
  • 2h 36m

National Theatre Live: King Lear

Directed : Robin Lough Michael Grandage

Written : William Shakespeare

Stars : Alec Newman Derek Jacobi Paul Jesson Michael Hadley

All cast & crew

7.4

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Genres : Drama History

Release date : Feb 2, 2011

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : National Theatre

Summary An ageing monarch. A kingdom divided. A child's love rejected. As Lear's world descends into chaos, all that he once believed is brought into question. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama History

Release date : Feb 2, 2011

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : National Theatre

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National Theatre Live: King Lear (2011)
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