National Theatre Live: King Lear
27 September 2018·3h 47min
Drama
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.
Director:Jonathan MunbyCast:Ian McKellen, Sinéad Cusack, Danny Webb, Kirsty Bushell,
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.
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Original Title
National Theatre Live: King Lear
Status
Released
Release Date
27/09/2018
Original Language
English
Production Country
United Kingdom
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