National Theatre Live: King Lear (2011)
An ageing monarch. A kingdom divided. A child’s love rejected.
An ageing monarch. A kingdom divided. A child’s love rejected. As Lear’s world descends into chaos, all that he once believed is brought into question. One of the greatest works in Western literature, King Lear explores the very nature of human existence: love and duty, power and loss, good and evil.
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 156 min
Release Date: February 3, 2011
Cast
- Derek Jacobi - King Lear
- Michael Hadley - Earl of Kent
- Paul Jesson - Earl of Gloucester
- Alec Newman - Edmund
- Gina McKee - Goneril
- Justine Mitchell - Regan
- Pippa Bennett-Warner - Cordelia
- Tom Beard - Duke of Albany
- Gideon Turner - Duke of Cornwall
- Stefano Braschi - Duke of Burgundy
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Production: National Theatre
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
stage play, filmed theater
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is National Theatre Live: King Lear about?
- An ageing monarch. A kingdom divided. A child’s love rejected. As Lear’s world descends into chaos, all that he once believed is brought into question. One of the greatest works in Western literature, King Lear explores the very nature of human existence: love and duty, power and loss, good and evil.
- Who stars in National Theatre Live: King Lear?
- National Theatre Live: King Lear stars Derek Jacobi, Michael Hadley, Paul Jesson, Alec Newman, Gina McKee, Justine Mitchell.
- How long is National Theatre Live: King Lear?
- National Theatre Live: King Lear has a runtime of 2h 36m (156 minutes).
- What genre is National Theatre Live: King Lear?
- National Theatre Live: King Lear is a Drama film.
- Where was National Theatre Live: King Lear produced?
- National Theatre Live: King Lear was produced in United Kingdom.