National Theatre Live: King Lear

National Theatre Live: King Lear

2014
3h 25min

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.

National Theatre Live: King Lear

Storyline

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.
    Released
    May 2014
    Runtime
    3h 25min
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    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    National Theatre
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