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King Lear

Plot: King Lear, old and tired, divides his kingdom among his daughters, giving great importance to their protestations of love for him. When Cordelia, youngest and most honest, refuses to idly flatter the old man in return for favor, he banishes her and turns for support to his remaining daughters
Release Date: Wednesday, August 6 2008
15 years ago
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Portrait of Ian McKellenIan McKellen
Ian McKellen was
69 in King Lear
as 'King Lear'.
Thu, May 25 1939
Portrait of Romola GaraiRomola Garai
Romola Garai was
26 in King Lear
as 'Cordelia'.
Fri, Aug 06 1982
Portrait of Monica DolanMonica Dolan
Monica Dolan was
39 in King Lear
as 'Regan'.
Sat, Mar 15 1969
Portrait of Sylvester McCoySylvester McCoy
Sylvester McCoy was
64 in King Lear
as 'The Fool'.
Fri, Aug 20 1943
Portrait of Philip WinchesterPhilip Winchester
Philip Winchester was
27 in King Lear
as 'Edmund'.
Tue, Mar 24 1981
Portrait of Peter HintonPeter Hinton
Peter Hinton was
>> in King Lear
as 'Duke of Burgundy'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jonathan HydeJonathan Hyde
Jonathan Hyde was
60 in King Lear
as 'Earl of Kent'.
Fri, May 21 1948
Portrait of Frances BarberFrances Barber
Frances Barber was
50 in King Lear
as 'Goneril'.
Tue, May 13 1958
Portrait of William GauntWilliam Gaunt
William Gaunt was
71 in King Lear
as 'Earl of Gloucester'.
Sat, Apr 03 1937
Portrait of Julian HarriesJulian Harries
Julian Harries was
>> in King Lear
as 'Duke of Albany'.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Trevor NunnTrevor Nunn
Director
Trevor Nunn was
68 in King Lear
Sun, Jan 14 1940
Portrait of William ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare
Author
William Shakespeare would have been no older than
52 in King Lear
Thu, Apr 23 1564 –
Sat, Apr 23 1616