National Theatre Live: King Lear

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.

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

205 min

Actor:

Simon Russell Beale, Kate Fleetwood, Anna Maxwell Martin

Quality:

HD

Director:

Robin Lough, Sam Mendes

Release:

2014

Country:

United Kingdom

IMDb:

7.1