King Lear [videorecording] / by William Shakespeare ; presented by the British Broadcasting Corporation ; produced by Shaun Sutton ; directed by Jonathan Miller ; a BBC Television Production in association with Time-Life Television.
When England's aging King Lear renounces his throne to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, treachery, madness and murder soon follow. After banishing Cordelia, his most loyal daughter, Lear is betrayed and cast out by her elder sisters Regan and Goneril. Meanwhile, evil brews at the Gloucester castle as Edgar falls victim to his brother's deception. As battle lines are drawn and backs are stabbed, Lear rages against a fearsome storm.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (185 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: New York : Ambrose Video Pub., [2005]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Digitally restored masters of the classic BBC production of Shakespeare's plays; issued as part of the Dramatic works of William Shakespeare, Tragedy II collection in 2005.Originally produced for television in 1982.Special features: About Ambrose; List of plays; Previews; Link to view and print script for King Lear.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- John Shrapnel (Earl of Kent), Norman Rodway (Earl of Gloucester), Michael Kitchen (Edmund), Michael Hordern (King Lear), Gillian Barge (Goneril), Brenda Blethyn (Cordelia), Penelope Wilton (Regan), John Bird (Duke of Albany), Julian Curry (Duke of Cornwall), David Weston (Duke of Burgundy), Harry Waters (King of France), Anton Lesser (Edgar), John Grillo (Oswald), Iain Armstrong (1st Gentleman), Frank Middlemass (Fool), Ken Stott (Curan), Stuart Blake (1st Servant), Tony Sympson (2nd Servant), Peter Walmsley (3rd Servant), George Howe (Doctor), John Dallimore (2nd Gentleman), Tim Brown (Captain), Adam Kurakin (Herald), Fraser Wilson (3rd Gentleman), Richard Albrecht (Officer).
- System Details Note:
- DVD.
- Language Note:
- Optional English subtitles.
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- Fathers and daughters > Drama.
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- English drama (Tragedy)
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Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | DVD FIN KIN (Text) | 36015000246237 | Adult Video | Available | - |
