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National Theatre Live: King Lear

National Theatre Live: King Lear

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 1, 2014

Runtime

3h 25m

Genres

Drama

User Score

69%

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.