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Title:
King Lear [DVD video]
Publication Date:
2009
Publication Information:
[Arlington, VA] : Distributed by PBS Home Video, [2009]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (173 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
ISBN:
9780793670666
Abstract:
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.
General Note:
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.)
Performers:
Ian McKellen, Frances Barber, Monica Dolan, Romola Garai, Peter Hinton, Jonathan Hyde, William Gaunt, Sylvester McCoy, Philip Winchester, Ben Meyjes, Guy Williams, Julian Harries.
Technical Details:
DVD; NTSC; widescreen, enhanced for 16 x 9 televisions; region 1; Dolby digital; 5.1 surround.
Language:
English
Additional Language:
Closed-captioned.
Added Uniform Title:
Great performances (WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.))
Audience:
MPAA rating: Not rated.
