King Lear(2008)
Synopsis
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
Directed by Trevor Nunn
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Ian McKellen
King Lear
Romola Garai
Cordelia
Monica Dolan
Regan
Sylvester McCoy
The Fool
Philip Winchester
Edmund
Peter Hinton
Duke of Burgundy
Jonathan Hyde
Earl of Kent
Frances Barber
Goneril
William Gaunt
Earl of Gloucester
Julian Harries
Duke of Albany
Ben Meyjes
Edgar
Guy Williams
Duke of Cornwall
John Heffernan
Oswald
King Lear — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch King Lear?+
King Lear is available to stream on BroadwayHD, Broadway HD Amazon Channel and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did King Lear come out?+
King Lear was released in 2008.
How long is King Lear?+
King Lear runs for 181 minutes (3 hours and 1 minutes).
Who directed King Lear?+
King Lear was directed by Trevor Nunn.
Who stars in King Lear?+
King Lear stars Ian McKellen, Romola Garai, Monica Dolan, Sylvester McCoy and Philip Winchester.
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