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King Lear

King Lear decides to divide his kingdom among his daughters basing on their protestations of love for him. But the youngest refuses to answer and finds herself banished, and the other two instead plot to take all his power from him.

Year: 1982 Duration: 184 min Credits: Michael Hordern, Brenda Blethyn, Gillian Barge... more

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