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National Theatre Live: King Lear

National Theatre Live: King Lear

National Theatre Live: King Lear

2014 205 min ⭐ 7.1 Drama

Viewers interested in modern Drama cinema often explore National Theatre Live: King Lear because of its cast, story direction, and audience popularity.

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

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