King Lear (2021)
The once powerful King Lear chooses to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, and so begins one of Shakespeare’s most moving tragedies. At the crucial point of relinquishing his realm, Lear demands to know which of his daughters loves him the most. His ambitious older daughters answer with false praise and lavish flattery, however his youngest daughter, who does truly love him, answers with honesty. Wildly unsatisfied with her response, Lear’s rage sets in motion catastrophic consequences. Ultimately stripped of his privilege and its trappings, Lear must reckon with his own humanity.
Director: Nicole Ricciardi
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 165 min
Release Date: July 2, 2021
Cast
- Christopher Lloyd - King Lear
- Jonathan Epstein - Earl of Kent
- Nigel Gore - Earl of Gloucester
- Bryce Michael Wood - Edmund
- MaConnia Chesser - Goneril
- David Bertoldi - Duke of Albany / Oswald
- Jennie M. Jadow - Regan
- Ryan Winkles - Duke of Cornwall
- Jasmine Cheri Rush - Cordelia
- Nomè SiDone - King of France / Edgar
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Production: Shakespeare & Company, Shakespeare Theatre Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Nicole Ricciardi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is King Lear about?
- The once powerful King Lear chooses to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, and so begins one of Shakespeare’s most moving tragedies. At the crucial point of relinquishing his realm, Lear demands to know which of his daughters loves him the most. His ambitious older daughters answer with false praise and lavish flattery, however his youngest daughter, who does truly love him, answers with honesty. Wildly unsatisfied with her response, Lear’s rage sets in motion catastrophic consequences. Ultimately stripped of his privilege and its trappings, Lear must reckon with his own humanity.
- Who directed King Lear?
- King Lear was directed by Nicole Ricciardi.
- Who stars in King Lear?
- King Lear stars Christopher Lloyd, Jonathan Epstein, Nigel Gore, Bryce Michael Wood, MaConnia Chesser, David Bertoldi.
- How long is King Lear?
- King Lear has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- What genre is King Lear?
- King Lear is a Drama, History film.
- Where was King Lear produced?
- King Lear was produced in United States of America.