Overview

An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.

Cast

Ian McKellen, Romola Garai, Monica Dolan, Sylvester McCoy, Philip Winchester, Peter Hinton, Jonathan Hyde, Frances Barber

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What is "King Lear" about?

An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.

When was "King Lear" released?

King Lear was released in 2008.

Who stars in "King Lear"?

The cast includes Ian McKellen, Romola Garai, Monica Dolan, Sylvester McCoy.