National Theatre Live: King Lear
2014· 205 min· ★ 7.1· Drama
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.
Cast
Simon Russell BealeKate FleetwoodAnna Maxwell MartinOlivia VinallRichard ClothierMichael NardoneStephen BoxerStanley Townsend
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