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King Lear

King Lear

2016 · 180 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Don Warrington stars as the tragic monarch in this acclaimed version of the Shakespeare play recorded at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.

Directed by Michael Buffong

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