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National Theatre Live: King Lear (2018)
Director: Jonathan Munby
Cast: Ian McKellen, Sinéad Cusack, Danny Webb, Kirsty Bushell
8.3Runtime227 min
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Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends.
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National Theatre Live's 2018 production of King Lear, directed by Jonathan Munby, has been critically acclaimed, with an IMDb rating of 8.3/10 indicating strong audience reception for this adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy. The production has been praised for its powerful performances and faithful interpretation of the original text.
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Directed by Jonathan Munby, this 2018 production of the Shakespearean tragedy 'King Lear' features a powerhouse performance by Ian McKellen as the titular king, whose descent into madness and betrayal by his daughters makes for a gripping, emotionally resonant drama that will captivate fans of classic literature and theater.