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The Tragedy of King Lear

Actor(s): Mike Kellin, Charles Aidman, David Groh, Darryl Hickman, Kitty Winn
Director(s): Alan Cooke




Movie Details

MPAA Rating: NR
Movie Release: 1982
DVD Release: 10/19/1999
Format: DVD
Audio Tracks: English
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 3 hrs 2 mins
Studio: Image Entertainment
Members Wishing: 2
Genres: Drama, Theater, Tragedy
See Also: Plays of William Shakespeare, Vol. 2: King Lear

DVD Synopsis

This adaptation of William Shakespeare's drama of an aging king and the deceit and treachery that envelops his family as they fight over his estate features Mike Kellen, David Groh, Kitty Winn and Darryl Hickman. The DVD version features bonus features accessible on computers with DVD drives -- a teacher's guide to King Lear, and a text for this edition of the play. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Actors

Mike Kellin - King Lear
Charles Aidman - Cloucester
David Groh - Edmund
Darryl Hickman - Kent
Kitty Winn - Cordelia


Editorial Review of DVD

One of William Shakespeare's darkest and most somber works, Macbeth tells the story of a king whose overwhelming ambition and intense paranoia lead him to murder those whom he believes stand in his way, leading in time to his own downfall. This production features Jeremy Brett in the title role, Piper Laurie as Lady Macbeth and Simon MacCorkindale. This DVD also includes special features for computers with DVD drives -- a teacher's guide to Macbeth, and the text to this production of the play. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

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