King Lear has three daughters, but no sons. Boldly he makes a decision to divide his kingdom among his children, but fails to anticipate the consequences of his actions. His generosity is cruelly repaid and Lear finds himself adrift, wandering homeless and destitute. As he comes to realize the false values by which he has lived, he finally encounters his own humanity.

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King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2017)

Drama · 2h 54m · 9/21/2017

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King Lear has three daughters, but no sons. Boldly he makes a decision to divide his kingdom among his children, but fails to anticipate the consequences of his actions. His generosity is cruelly repaid and Lear finds himself adrift, wandering homeless and destitute. As he comes to realize the false values by which he has lived, he finally encounters his own humanity.

Status

Released

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Production Company

Shakespeare's Globe
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Cast
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Kevin McNally

Lear
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Saskia Reeves

Kent
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Anjana Vasan

Cordelia
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Joshua James

Edgar
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Emily Bruni

Goneril
Crew
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Nancy Meckler

Director
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William Shakespeare

Director
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