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.
Added Uniform Title
Great performances (WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.))
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.
Subjects
- Kings and rulers > Abdication.
- Fathers and daughters > Drama.
- Conspiracy > Drama.
- Avarice > Drama.
- Inheritance and succession > Drama.
- Compassion > Drama.
- Television adaptations.
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
- Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 > Film adaptations
- Lear, King of England (Legendary character) > Drama.