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King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe (2017): Cast

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King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe is a 2017 drama directed by Nancy Meckler, starring Kevin McNally as Lear, Anjana Vasan and Saskia Reeves. It runs 2 hours 54 minutes.

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King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 54m (174 min)
Director
Nancy Meckler
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe About?

The premise of King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe without spoilers.

An aging king decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, but his decision sets in motion a series of tragic events. Rejected and cast out, he descends into madness and finds himself wandering the countryside, stripped of his power and possessions. Through his suffering, he confronts the harsh realities of human nature and ultimately gains a profound understanding of himself and the world around him.

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Cast & crew

King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe Cast & Characters

Kevin McNally leads the cast as Lear, with Anjana Vasan as Cordelia and Saskia Reeves as Kent. Directed by Nancy Meckler; 5 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Nancy Meckler: Sister My Sister.

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King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe, each answered in a sentence.

How long is King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe?

King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe runs 2 hours 54 minutes (174 minutes).

When was King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe released?

King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe was released on September 21, 2017.

Who directed King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe?

King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe was directed by Nancy Meckler.

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Who is in the cast of King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe?

King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe stars Kevin McNally as Lear, Anjana Vasan as Cordelia and Saskia Reeves as Kent, among 5 credited actors.

Does King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe have a post-credit scene?

No. King Lear: Live at Shakespeare’s Globe has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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