8.1National Theatre Live: King Lear · 2018
National Theatre Live: King Lear (2018) is a Drama film directed by Jonathan Munby, starring Ian McKellen, Sinéad Cusack, Danny Webb.
Drama
8.1Overview
Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends.
Cast
Ian McKellen, Sinéad Cusack, Danny Webb, Kirsty Bushell, James Corrigan, Lloyd Hutchinson, Claire Price, Luke Thompson
Forgot the name of "National Theatre Live: King Lear"? Describe the plot or a scene and let MovieMind find it.
Find a movie by describing itFrequently asked
What is "National Theatre Live: King Lear" about?
Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends.
When was "National Theatre Live: King Lear" released?
National Theatre Live: King Lear was released in 2018.
Who stars in "National Theatre Live: King Lear"?
The cast includes Ian McKellen, Sinéad Cusack, Danny Webb, Kirsty Bushell.
