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National Theatre Live: King Lear

20183h 47mJonathan Munby,Ross MacGibbon
IMDb 8.3

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Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends.

Drama
TragedyFilmed TheaterNt Live

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What is National Theatre Live: King Lear (2018) about?

Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: King Lear?

National Theatre Live: King Lear stars Ian McKellen (King Lear), Sinéad Cusack (Kent), Danny Webb (Gloucester), Kirsty Bushell (Regan), James Corrigan (Edmund). The film was directed by Jonathan Munby.

How long is National Theatre Live: King Lear?

National Theatre Live: King Lear has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 2018.

Is National Theatre Live: King Lear worth watching?

National Theatre Live: King Lear holds an IMDb rating of 8.3/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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