Director: Michael Elliott
Language
English
NMTW
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Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 2 wins & 3 nominations total
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| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Length: | 2 h 38 min |
Description:
An aging king makes a fateful decision when he gives the throne to his deceitful daughters, dismissing his devoted and truthful child.
| Alternative title: | King Lear |
| Release year: | 1983 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 2 wins & 3 nominations total |
| Director: | Michael Elliott |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | king |
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