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King Lear (2008)

King Lear (2008)

Starring: Sir Ian McKellen , Sylvester McCoy

Directed by: Trevor Nunn , Chris Hunt

Produced by: Richard Price

Written by: William Shakespeare

"Come not between the dragon and his wrath."

Sir Ian McKellen delivers a tour-de- force performance as Lear in the Royal Shakespeare Company's masterful rendition of what many call the Bard's greatest play. The production was co-directed for TV by Sir Trevor Nunn and Chris Hunt.

Item Number: 15294

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Format:
DVD Widescreen
Region:
1 - More Details
Run time:
About 2 1/2 Hours
Originally Aired On:
PBS Great Performances
Number of Discs:
1
Special Features:

English Subtitles for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired

"Come not between the dragon and his wrath."

Sir Ian McKellen delivers a tour-de- force performance as Lear in the Royal Shakespeare Company's masterful rendition of what many call the Bard's greatest play. The production was co-directed for TV by Sir Trevor Nunn and Chris Hunt. 2½ hours

King Lear --- Ian McKellen
Earl of Gloucester --- William Gaunt
Edmund --- Philip Winchester
Edgar --- Ben Meyjes
Goneril --- Frances Barber
Regan --- Monica Dolan
Cordelia --- Romola Garai
Fool --- Sylvester McCoy
Earl of Kent --- Jonathan Hyde
Duke of Cornwall --- Guy Williams
Duke of Albany --- Julian Harries
Oswald --- John Heffernan
First Gloucester Servant / Doctor --- Russell Byrne
A Gentleman --- David Weston
Duke of Burgundy --- Peter Hinton
King of France --- Ben Addis
Curan --- Seymour Matthews
Lady in Waiting --- Zoe Boyle
Messenger --- Richard Goulding
Second Gloucester Servant --- Melanie Jessop
Soldier --- Jim Creighton
Soldier --- Branwell Donaghey
Soldier --- Kieran Bew
Maid --- Naomi Capron
Knight / Servant --- Adam Booth



Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Trevor Nunn, Chris Hunt
Produced by Richard Price
Original Music by Steve Edis
Cinematography by Paul Wheeler
Film Editing by Dave Thrasher