National Theatre Live: King Lear
Release Date: 2014-05-01
Overview: 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.
Rating: 7.1 / 10
Cast
Simon Russell Beale
as Lear, King of Britain
Kate Fleetwood
as Goneril
Anna Maxwell Martin
as Regan
Olivia Vinall
as Cordelia
Richard Clothier
as The Duke of Albany
Crew
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William Shakespeare - Theatre Play
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Paddy Cunneen - Music
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Sam Mendes - Stage Director
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Robin Lough - Director
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Sam Mendes - Director
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