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Cast & Crew

Ross MacGibbon
Director
Jonathan Munby
Director
Ian McKellen
As King Lear
Danny Webb
As Gloucester
Claire Price
As Goneril
Anthony Howell
As Albany

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In this gripping adaptation of Shakespeare's seminal tragedy, two aging patriarchs, one a king and one his loyal advisor, make a fatal mistake by rejecting their loving children. Blinded by their own pride and ambition, they unleash a torrent of manipulation and betrayal that threatens to destroy not only their families but also their entire kingdom. With its timeless themes and powerful performances, this film adaptation of King Lear is a masterful exploration of the human condition.

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