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Cast & Crew

Trevor Nunn
Director
Ian McKellen
As King Lear
Frances Barber
As Goneril
Jonathan Hyde
As Earl of Kent
Romola Garai
As Cordelia
Sylvester McCoy
As The Fool
Monica Dolan
As Regan

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In this powerful adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play, an aging king divides his kingdom among his three daughters, but their false declarations of love lead to a tragic downfall. When the youngest daughter refuses to flatter her father, she is banished and the king's remaining daughters plot against him. Meanwhile, a loyal courtier's illegitimate son manipulates his way to power, causing destruction and chaos in the kingdom. The fate of the king and his loyal servant are forever changed as they fall victim to the manipulation of those they trusted most.

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You can stream King Lear on: Amazon Store

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