National Theatre Live: King Lear(2018)
National Theatre Live: King Lear Synopsis
Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends.
National Theatre Live: King Lear (2018) is a drama film directed by Jonathan Munby, released on September 27, 2018 with a runtime of 3h 47m. It stars Ian McKellen, Sinéad Cusack, Danny Webb and Kirsty Bushell. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Munby
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Production:
- National Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre
- Status:
- Released
National Theatre Live: King Lear (2018) Trailer
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National Theatre Live: King Lear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ian McKellen
as King Lear
Sinéad Cusack
as Kent
Danny Webb
as Gloucester
- Kirsty Bushell
Kirsty Bushell
as Regan
James Corrigan
as Edmund
Lloyd Hutchinson
as Fool
Claire Price
as Goneril
Luke Thompson
as Edgar
Anita-Joy Uwajeh
as Cordelia
- Richard Clews
Richard Clews
as Gentleman Informer / Old Man
- John Hastings
John Hastings
as Curan / Doctor
- Jake Mann
Jake Mann
as Burgundy / Lear's Knight
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Munby, written by William Shakespeare.
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National Theatre Live: King Lear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 11 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 (2018) includes Ian McKellen, Sinéad Cusack, Danny Webb, Kirsty Bushell and James Corrigan. The film was directed by Jonathan Munby. 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 September 27, 2018 and runs for 3h 47m.
Is National Theatre Live: King Lear worth watching?
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National Theatre Live: King Lear (2018) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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