National Theatre Live: King Lear(2014)
National Theatre Live: King Lear Synopsis
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.
National Theatre Live: King Lear (2014) is a drama film directed by Robin Lough, released on May 1, 2014 with a runtime of 3h 25m. It stars Simon Russell Beale, Kate Fleetwood, Anna Maxwell Martin and Olivia Vinall. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Robin Lough
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Production:
- National Theatre
- Status:
- Released
National Theatre Live: King Lear (2014) Trailer
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National Theatre Live: King Lear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simon Russell Beale
as Lear, King of Britain
Kate Fleetwood
as Goneril
Anna Maxwell Martin
as Regan
Olivia Vinall
as Cordelia
Richard Clothier
as The Duke of Albany
Michael Nardone
as The Duke of Cornwall
Stephen Boxer
as The Earl of Gloucester
Stanley Townsend
as The Earl of Kent
Tom Brooke
as Edgar
Sam Troughton
as Edmund
Simon Manyonda
as Oswald
Adrian Scarborough
as The Fool
Key crew
Directed by Robin Lough, written by William Shakespeare.
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National Theatre Live: King Lear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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National Theatre Live: King Lear – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in National Theatre Live: King Lear?
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: King Lear (2014) includes Simon Russell Beale, Kate Fleetwood, Anna Maxwell Martin, Olivia Vinall and Richard Clothier. The film was directed by Robin Lough. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Theatre Live: King Lear released?
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National Theatre Live: King Lear was released on May 1, 2014 and runs for 3h 25m.
Is National Theatre Live: King Lear worth watching?
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National Theatre Live: King Lear (2014) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for National Theatre Live: King Lear?
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Yes. The official National Theatre Live: King Lear trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.