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     Ian McKellen

     King Lear
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     Frances Barber

     Goneril
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     William Gaunt

     Earl of Gloucester
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     Ben Meyjes

     Edgar
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     Sylvester McCoy

     The Fool
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     Philip Winchester

     Edmund

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2. www.imdb.com › title › tt2049483King Lear (TV Movie 2008) - IMDb

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   Dec 25, 2008 · King Lear: Directed by Trevor Nunn. With Ian McKellen, William Gaunt, Philip Winchester, Ben Meyjes. Sir Ian McKellen gives a tour-de-force performance as Shakespeare's tragic monarch, in this special television adaptation of the Royal Shakespeare Company production of one of the playwright's most enduring and haunting works.

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   • Genre: Drama

   • Director: Trevor Nunn
   • Release Date: 2008-12-25

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › King_Lear_(2008_film)King Lear (2008 film) - Wikipedia

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   King Lear is a 2008 television film based on the William Shakespeare play of the same name, directed by Trevor Nunn. It was broadcast on More4 in the UK on Christmas Day, and shown on PBS ' Great Performances in the United States in March 2009.

   • Original release: 26 December 2008
   • Written by: William Shakespeare

   • Directed by: Trevor Nunn

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   King Lear (2008) King Lear (2008) King Lear (2008) View more photos Movie Info. Synopsis Shakespeare's king (Ian McKellen) vows revenge when his daughters usurp his power. Production Co

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   Who plays King Lear?

   • King Lear: Directed by Trevor Nunn. With Ian McKellen, William Gaunt, Philip Winchester, Ben Meyjes. Sir Ian McKellen gives a tour-de-force performance as Shakespeare's tragic monarch, in this special television adaptation of the Royal Shakespeare Company production of one of the playwright's most enduring and haunting works.

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   What movie is King Lear based on?

   • 48. King Lear (2008 TV Movie) Sir Ian McKellen gives a tour-de-force performance as Shakespeare's tragic monarch, in this special television adaptation of the Royal Shakespeare Company production of one of the playwright's most enduring and haunting works.

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   When was King Lear filmed?

   • King Lear started filming only a few days after the final stage performance on 12 January 2008. Filming at Pinewood Studios lasted for around a month. Whilst McKellen appeared fully nude in the original production, PBS would not allow this on screen, so he appeared only partially nude in the televised production.

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   Is King Lear a good movie?

   • It is clear, without greatness. 1984 Lawrence Olivier as Lear, Michael Elliot director Probably the most celebrated King Lear on film, this version with Lawrence Olivier has many fine moments. Elliot set the time among the Druids and Stonehenge, giving the play a mythical quality that helps offset the obvious limitations of a studio project.

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   Jun 29, 2018 · This film of the multi-award-winning production of King Lear by the Royal Shakespeare Company was itself nominated for an Emmy. Filmed over several weeks in ...

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   King Lear. Sir Ian McKellen gives a tour-de-force performance as Shakespeare's tragic monarch, in this special television adaptation of the Royal Shakespeare Company production of one of the playwright's most enduring and haunting works. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Sir Ian McKellen ...

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   Mar 19, 2009 · 1971 Paul Scofield as Lear, Peter Brook director. Peter Brook rewrote the King Lear interpretative book with his 1962 stage production starring Paul Scofield. This film version reflects the play ...

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    Mar 25, 2009 · He directed a film version of King Lear that was released in England in late 2008 and will be broadcast in the United State by PBS on 25 March 2009. Ian McKellen has been praised as the Olivier of ...