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
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
William Shakespeare - Theatre Play
Paddy Cunneen - Music
Sam Mendes - Stage Director
Robin Lough - Director
Sam Mendes - Director
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