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King Lear is a 2018 British-American television film directed by Richard Eyre. An adaptation of the play of the same name by William Shakespeare, cut to just 115 minutes, it was broadcast on BBC Two on 28 May 2018.
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Mar 19, 2009 · Somehow Brian Blessed found the money to mount a King Lear fashioned around the real world with real film resources far in excess of the many versions shot in studios. It has spectacular...
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Director: Trevor Nunn. Notable cast: Ian McKellen. Nunn’s film is a recording of his theatrical production of King Lear, filmed for British television. Many critics were impressed by McKellen’s performance, but others found that the camera did not capture the power of the original theatrical production.
Mar 25, 2009 · Adaptations in Film. March 25, 2009. The basic story of King Lear goes back to ancient English myths. The general idea of three daughters, two wicked and one good, with arbitrary love tests,...
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The setting of King Lear and filming locations include an exceptional castle and several interesting places around London. Image courtesy of Amazon. King Lear's Castle is actually the Dover Castle in Kent, playing a key role in the film. Image courtesy of Lieven Smits.
Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/16/24 Full Review Alec B Even with a great cast I think this adaptation falls prey to one of the greatest dangers with "King Lear" . . . getting lost ...
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Sep 28, 2018 · King Lear: Directed by Richard Eyre. With Jim Broadbent, Jim Carter, Tobias Menzies, Emily Watson. An aging King invites disaster when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
