GREAT PERFORMANCES: KING LEAR

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• Release Year: 2008
• Genre: Classic; Drama
• Plot: King Lear is called the 'Everest' every Shakespearean actor must climb to be labeled 'great'. Here, award-winning Trevor Nunn and the legendary Ian McKellen have produced a 'Lear' which has enraptured audiences worldwide.; ; Proposing to divide his vast kingdom amongst his three daughters, Goneril, Regan, and Cornelia, Lear devises a test for his offspring to convince him of teir suitability and compassion for rule. As the scheme unfolds, Goneril and Regan's true colors emerge, uncovering a vast conspiracy of greed and cruelty within the once loyal dynasty.; ; Nunn's vital, thrilling interpretation of Shakespeare's vivid tragedy elicits a stunning performance from McKellen and a supporting cast which includes Francis Barber, William Gaunt, Sylvester McCoy, and Phillip Whinchester. After a world tour that included Melbourne, Los Angeles, and New York, this Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) production conclued to sell-out performances in London's West End. It went straight to Pinewood Studios for this special recording.; ; King Lear is the latest acclaimed collaboration between Richard Price and the RSC. It follows the huge success of Nicholas Nickleby (Tony Award and Emmy Award winner), Porgy and Bess (Emmy award winner), The Merchant of Venice (Olivier Award winner), Oklahoma! (Olivier Ward winner) and Othello (London Critics Circle Award Winner).; ;
• Cast: Ian McKellen; William Gaunt; Philip Winchester; Ben Meyjes; Frances Barber; Monica Dolan; Romola Garai; Sylvester McCoy; Jonathan Hyde; Guy Williams; Julian Harries; John Heffernan; Russell Byrne; David Weston; Peter Hinton; Ben Addis; Seymour Matthews; Zoe Boyle; Richard Goulding; Melanie Jessop; Jim Creighton; Branwell Donaghey; Kieran Bew; Naomi Capron; Adam Booth; Trevor Nunn
• Director: Trevor Nunn
• Runtime: 2:30
• Company: Pinewood Studios
• Media Format: movie