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National Theatre Live: King Lear - Watch Legally and Safely

National Theatre Live: King Lear

Genre: Drama
Countries: United Kingdom,
Release Date: May 1, 2014
Year: 2014
Runtime:205 min
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An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. Simon Russell Beale, whose recent appearances at the National include Timon of Athens and Collaborators, takes the title role in Shakespeare’s tragedy.

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