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King Lear (2016)

Drama

Don Warrington stars as the tragic monarch in this acclaimed version of the Shakespeare play recorded at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.

Release Date
July 11, 2016
Runtime
3h 0m
Rating
8.0/10 (2 votes)

Director: Michael Buffong

Cast: Don Warrington, Alfred Enoch, Miltos Yerolemou, Rakie Ayola, Fraser Ayres, Norman Bowman, Thomas Coombes, Wil Johnson

Production: Lear the Film, Royal Exchange Theatre
live performance
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Don Warrington stars as the tragic monarch in this acclaimed version of the Shakespeare play recorded at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date7/11/2016
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Cast

Don Warrington

as King Lear

Alfred Enoch

as Edgar

Miltos Yerolemou

as Fool

Rakie Ayola

as Goneril

Fraser Ayres

as Edmund

Norman Bowman

as Duke of Cornwall

Thomas Coombes

as Oswald

Wil Johnson

as Earl of Kent

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is King Lear about?

Don Warrington stars as the tragic monarch in this acclaimed version of the Shakespeare play recorded at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.

How long is King Lear?

3h 0m

When was King Lear released?

July 11, 2016

Who directed King Lear?

Michael Buffong

Who stars in King Lear?

Don Warrington, Alfred Enoch, Miltos Yerolemou

What genre is King Lear?

Drama