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The Tragedy of King Lear
Based upon Shakespeare's 1606 tragedy with a new screenplay by Stephen Armourae. There are a number of differences including dialogue and some new characters. Set c.505 AD the production is set in the Dark Ages, also known as the Early Middle Ages. The film contains many references to Pagan religions and the rise of the power of the Saxons. Parental warning: contains violence and blood drinking.
Direction
Screenplay
Cast
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Chris Lines
King Lear
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Sha'ori Morris
Cordelia
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Stephen Armourae
Duke of Cornwall
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Geoff Norris
Duke of Gloucester
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Lucy Lavey
Goneril
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John Micheal Foulger
Duke of Kent
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William Marshall
Edmund
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Alex De Luca
Edgar
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Anne Scherliess
The Fool
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Aynsley Storey
Aelle, Overlord of the Saxons
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Stephen Armourae
Composer
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Dominic Mason
Composer
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Stephen Armourae
Cinematographer