King Lear
Synopsis
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
Top Cast
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Ian McKellen
King Lear
Romola Garai
Cordelia
Monica Dolan
Regan
Sylvester McCoy
The Fool
Philip Winchester
Edmund
Peter Hinton
Duke of Burgundy
Jonathan Hyde
Earl of Kent
Frances Barber
Goneril
William Gaunt
Earl of Gloucester
Julian Harries
Duke of Albany
Ben Meyjes
Edgar
Guy Williams
Duke of Cornwall
John Heffernan
Oswald
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Trevor Nunn
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Steve Edis
- Original Title
- King Lear
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 1m
- Production Studios
- Richard Price TV Associates Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Trevor Nunn
William Shakespeare
Steve Edis
Paul Wheeler
Richard Price
Department Leadership Roster
Trevor Nunn
Director
Steve Edis
Original Music Composer
Paul Wheeler
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Lear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King Lear about?
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Trevor Nunn.
Who stars in King Lear?
The principal cast of King Lear includes Ian McKellen, Romola Garai, Monica Dolan, Sylvester McCoy, Philip Winchester.
When was King Lear released and how long is it?
King Lear was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 3h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for King Lear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King Lear was composed by Steve Edis.