King Lear [DVD video]

Proposing to divide his vast kingdom amongst his three daughters, Goneril, Regan, and Cornelia, Lear devises a test for his offspring to convince him of their suitability and compassion for rule. Goneril and Regan's true colors emerge as they unleash a vast conspiracy of greed and cruelty within the once loyal dynasty.

Nota general:

Originally broadcast in the U.K. on More4 in 2008; broadcast in the U.S. as an episode of the PBS television series Great Performances in 2009.

Filmed in high definition at Pinewood Studios.

Special features include: interview with Ian McKellen (29 min.)

GVPL_PERFORMER:

Ian McKellen, Frances Barber, Monica Dolan, Romola Garai, Peter Hinton, Jonathan Hyde, William Gaunt, Sylvester McCoy, Philip Winchester, Ben Meyjes, Guy Williams, Julian Harries.

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DVD; NTSC; widescreen, enhanced for 16 x 9 televisions; region 1; Dolby digital; 5.1 surround.

Materia personal:

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616-Television adaptations.

Lear, King of England (Legendary character)-Drama.

Término de la materia:

Goneril (Legendary character) -- Drama.

Kings and rulers -- Abdication -- Drama.

Fathers and daughters -- Drama.

Conspiracy -- Drama.

Avarice -- Drama.

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