CinemaOSMovie · 2014 · 3h 25m

National Theatre Live: King Lear

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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.

Directed byRobin Lough, Sam Mendes

Play
Status
Released
Runtime
3h 25m
Language
EN
Released
May 1, 2014
Studios
National Theatre

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
National Theatre: King Lear (official trailer)

National Theatre: King Lear (official trailer)

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Simon Russell Beale

Simon Russell Beale

Lear, King of Britain

Kate Fleetwood

Kate Fleetwood

Goneril

Anna Maxwell Martin

Anna Maxwell Martin

Regan

Olivia Vinall

Olivia Vinall

Cordelia

Richard Clothier

Richard Clothier

The Duke of Albany

Michael Nardone

Michael Nardone

The Duke of Cornwall

Stephen Boxer

Stephen Boxer

The Earl of Gloucester

Stanley Townsend

Stanley Townsend

The Earl of Kent

Tom Brooke

Tom Brooke

Edgar

Sam Troughton

Sam Troughton

Edmund

Creative team
Directed by
Robin Lough
Robin Lough
Sam Mendes
Sam Mendes

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