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King Lear

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King Lear (1983)

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Runtime: 3 hrs 2 mins

Genre: Dramas

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Synopsis: Shakespeare's tragedy of an old king who prematurely divides his kingdom is one of his greatest creations, as the old man's best efforts are transformed into sibling rivalry, madness, and murder.... Shakespeare's tragedy of an old king who prematurely divides his kingdom is one of his greatest creations, as the old man's best efforts are transformed into sibling rivalry, madness, and murder. This production features sets and costumes based on the original Globe Theater presentations of Shakespeare's own time, to produce one of the most authentic and clear versions of this great play ever filmed. [More]

Starring: Mike Kellen, Darryl Hickman, Kitty Winn, Charles Aidman

Starring: Mike Kellen, Darryl Hickman, Kitty Winn, Charles Aidman, David Groh, Gela Jacobson

Director: Alan Cooke

Director: Alan Cooke

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