
National Theatre Live: King Lear (2014)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Sam Mendes
- Robin Lough
Writing:
- William Shakespeare
Stars:
Release Date: 2014-05-01
7.1/10

- Country: GB
- Language: English
- Runtime: 205
The Fool
Lear, King of Britain
Goneril
Regan
Cordelia
The Duke of Albany
The Duke of Cornwall
The Earl of Gloucester
The Earl of Kent
Edgar
Edmund
Oswald
The Duke of Burgundy
Old Man

