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King Lear (2016)

Movie ★ 8.0 180 min

Drama

Don Warrington stars as the tragic monarch in this acclaimed version of the Shakespeare play recorded at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.

Michael Buffong Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 11, 2016
Runtime
180 min
IMDb
tt5972470
Studio
Lear the Film, Royal Exchange Theatre

Themes

Cast

Don Warrington Don Warrington King Lear Alfred Enoch Alfred Enoch Edgar Miltos Yerolemou Miltos Yerolemou Fool Rakie Ayola Rakie Ayola Goneril Fraser Ayres Fraser Ayres Edmund Norman Bowman Norman Bowman Duke of Cornwall Thomas Coombes Thomas Coombes Oswald Wil Johnson Wil Johnson Earl of Kent Philip Whitchurch Philip Whitchurch Earl of Gloucester

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Frequently asked questions

What is King Lear about?
Don Warrington stars as the tragic monarch in this acclaimed version of the Shakespeare play recorded at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Michael Buffong.
Who stars in King Lear?
King Lear stars Don Warrington, Alfred Enoch, Miltos Yerolemou, Rakie Ayola.
When was King Lear released?
King Lear is a 2016 drama film.
Where can I watch King Lear?
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