Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Simon Russell Beale
Lear, King of Britain
Kate Fleetwood
Goneril
Anna Maxwell Martin
Regan
Olivia Vinall
Cordelia
Richard Clothier
The Duke of Albany
Michael Nardone
The Duke of Cornwall
Stephen Boxer
The Earl of Gloucester
Stanley Townsend
The Earl of Kent
Tom Brooke
Edgar
Sam Troughton
Edmund
Simon Manyonda
Oswald
Adrian Scarborough
The Fool
Frequently Asked Questions
National Theatre Live: King Lear was released on May 1, 2014.
The runtime of National Theatre Live: King Lear is 3h 25m.
National Theatre Live: King Lear is a Drama movie.
National Theatre Live: King Lear has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 on TMDB.
National Theatre Live: King Lear is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
National Theatre Live: King Lear was directed by Robin Lough.
The main cast of National Theatre Live: King Lear includes Simon Russell Beale, Kate Fleetwood, Anna Maxwell Martin.
National Theatre Live: King Lear is originally in English.