King Lear (1988)

Synopsis
A television production of the play, originally in six separate episodes, with Patrick Magee as Lear.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television; Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of production
1974
Notes
Released on DVD in 1988. The DVD extras include ‘Edmund: a pivital role’ - an interview with Patrick Mower, interactive menus and scene skeleton. Contained in the THAMES SHAKESPEARE COLLECTION catalogued separately.
Uses
Ages 14 and up.
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
drama in English; performances; schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Director
Charles Warren
Producer
Tony Davenall
Writer
William Shakespeare
Production Design
Robin Parker
Cast
Ann Lynn 
Beth Harris 
Patrick Magee 
Patrick Mower 
Ray Smith 
Robert Coleby 
Ronald Radd 
Wendy Allnut 

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£12.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
119 minutes
Year
2004

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£10.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
119 minutes
Year
2004

Production Company

Name

Thames Television International

Notes
See: Yorkshire International Thomson Multimedia

Distributor

Name

FremantleMedia Home Entertainment

Email
videodvd@fremantlemedia.com
Web
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Distributor (Sale)

 

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