2009 Emmy Nominee Ian McKellen recreates his recent stage performance of Shakespeare's tragic monarch in a special television adaptation. Directed by Trevor Nunn, the telecast includes nearly all the original cast members of the sold-out Royal Shakespeare Company production that premiered in Stratford-Upon-Avon in April 2007.
| Title | Great Performances - Season 36 Episode 5 King Lear |
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| Year | 2024 |
| Genre | Comedy, Documentary, Drama |
| Country | United States of America |
| Studio | PBS |
| Cast | Bray Poor |
| Crew | |
| Alternative Titles | GREAT PERFORMANCES | PBS |
| Keyword | filmed theater |
| First Air Date | Jan 28, 1971 |
| Last Air date | May 31, 2024 |
| Season | 50 Season |
| Episode | 640 Episode |
| Runtime | 120:60 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 4.90/ 10 by 15.00 users |
| Popularity | 73.176 |
| Language | English |
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