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King Lear (2008)

King Lear (2008)
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Famed theatrical producer Richard Price and directors Trevor Nunn and Chris Hunt teamed with Britain's legendary Royal Shakespeare Company to create this film version of Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear, with the masterful Ian McKellen (Scandal, Richard III) in the title role. The said production toured numerous major cities, including New York, Los Angeles and Melbourne, then traveled to Pinewood Studios in Britain for this filmed version, done on closed sets. It originally aired on television as part of PBS's series Great Performances. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

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Starring:
Ian McKellen
Director(s):
Chris Hunt, Trevor Nunn, (more)
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of King Lear

Famed theatrical producer Richard Price and directors Trevor Nunn and Chris Hunt teamed with Britain's legendary Royal Shakespeare Company to create this film version of Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear, with the masterful Ian McKellen (Scandal, Richard III) in the title role. The said production toured numerous major cities, including New York, Los Angeles and Melbourne, then traveled to Pinewood Studios in Britain for this filmed version, done on closed sets. It originally aired on television as part of PBS's series Great Performances. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
173 mins

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    Director(s):
    Chris Hunt, Trevor Nunn
    Producer(s):
    Richard Price, Denise Wood, Chris Hunt
    Categories:
    Drama
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      John B.

      This is an excellent film, with an intellegently cut script and tightly edited production. Kudos to Messers Hunt and Nunn. Sir Ian McKellen in the title role does not disappoint. (I had very high expectations after having seen his Richard III.) The supporting cast is very strong and even gave me some delightful surprises in some of their choices. This Lear, while accessable to the relative neophyte, is satisfying for those of us who are hard-core Shakespeare devotees.

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      Ann C.

      "King Lear," my favorite Shakespeare tragedy, is fleshed out in awesome fashion in this PBS film. Because it is a staged production, not filmed in various locations, I felt as though I were watching the action unfold from the front row at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. Ian McKellan gives the performance of his life. His intense portrayal of the mad king caught me up and wouldn't let go. I'll buy this DVD, for sure.

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      Cathryn B.

      Over-acting, could not watch whole movie.

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