

The Lears
2017-04-22 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 5.3
A modern take on William Shakespeare's King Lear.
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- Directors
- Carl Bessai
- Production companies
- Raven West Films, NeoClassics Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Bruce DernDavenport Lear
Anthony Michael HallGlenn Lear
Sean AstinTom Cornwall
Aly MichalkaRegan Lear
Victoria SmurfitDiana
Nic BishopKent Lear
James HoareRory Lear
Amy ArgyleNatalie
Yvonne DelarosaMaria
Stephen EllisTyler
Annie McCain EngmanCatherine
Ivy MathesonDelia
Justin Pruitt-KennettFrankie
Rhian ReesWilhelmina
Aemilia ScottAmeliaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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