

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.
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National Theatre Live: King Lear
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 1, 2014
Runtime
3h 25m
Genres
Drama
User Score
71%
Original Title
National Theatre Live: King Lear
Production Companies
National Theatre
Director
Robin Lough
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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