National Theatre Live: King Lear (2014)

National Theatre Live: King Lear (2014)

2014-05-01 United Kingdom 205 Min. PG-13
7.1 8 votes

Overview

Synopsis by TheFlixtor - 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 Beale is Lear, King of Britain
Lear, King of Britain
Olivia Vinall is Cordelia
Richard Clothier is The Duke of Albany
The Duke of Albany
Michael Nardone is The Duke of Cornwall
The Duke of Cornwall
Stephen Boxer is The Earl of Gloucester
The Earl of Gloucester
Stanley Townsend is The Earl of Kent
The Earl of Kent
Tom Brooke is Edgar