National Theatre Live: King Lear (2014)

• Drama

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.

Rating

7.1 / 10 (8 votes)

Release date

May 1, 2014

Runtime

3h 25m

Language

English

Director

Robin Lough, Sam Mendes

Status

Released