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
- 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
Complete Cast of King Lear
- Ian McKellen - King Lear
- Director(s):
- Trevor Nunn, Chris Hunt
- Producer(s):
- Denise Wood, Chris Hunt, Richard Price
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