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DVD

King Lear

Call Number

  • DVD DRAMA (CEN)

Edition

Widescreen version.

Languages

Closed-captioned.

Performers

Ian McKellen, Frances Barber, William Gaunt, Sylvester McCoy, Philip Winchester.

Publication Information

[Alexandria, VA] : PBS Home Video, [2009]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (ca. 173 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

Proposing to divide his vast kingdom amongst his three daughters, King Lear devises a test for his offspring to convince him of their suitability and compassion for rule. As the scheme unfolds, the true colors of two of his daughters emerge, uncovering a vast conspiracy of greed and cruelty within the once loyal dynasty.

Notes

Originally produced for television in 2008 and aired as part of the television series Great Performances.

Special feature: interview with Ian McKellen.

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