National Theatre Live: King Lear

Directed by Jonathan Munby and Ross MacGibbon
2018    3h 47m
Drama, History
8.3
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In a raw and contemporary retelling of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, "King Lear" explores the destructive power of betrayal and ambition as an aging king and his loyal courtier turn against their devoted children. Love, loss, and chaos unravel in a gripping performance.
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Cast of National Theatre Live: King Lear
  • Ian McKellenKing Lear
  • Sinéad CusackKent
  • Danny WebbGloucester
  • Kirsty BushellRegan
  • James CorriganEdmund
  • Lloyd HutchinsonFool
  • Claire PriceGoneril
  • Luke ThompsonEdgar
  • Anita-Joy UwajehCordelia
  • Richard ClewsGentleman Informer / Old Man
  • John HastingsCuran / Doctor
  • Jake MannBurgundy / Lear's Knight
  • Michael MatusOswald
  • Caleb RobertsKing of France
  • Anthony HowellAlbany
  • Daniel RabinCornwall
  • Scott SparrowAlbany's Man
  • James Millard
  • Johanne Murdock
  • Jessica Murrain
  • John Vernon
 
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