KING LEAR (Ian Mckellen) (2008)

Drama Literary Classics Insanity Shakespeare Historical Recommended

Cast

IAN MCKELLEN FRANCES BARBER MONICA DOLAN ROMOLA GARAI WILLIAM GAUNT JONATHAN HYDE SYLVESTER MCCOY BEN MEYJES PHILIP WINCHESTER WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Plot

A Royal Shakespeare Company production of the Bard's work with Ian McKellen in fine form as the truly lost Lear, a sick old man on the edge of dementia, his children scheming against him, his loyalties abused... murder, tragedy but some small redemption.