King Lear(1997)
A tragedy by William Shakespeare, from Orion Theatre in Stockholm
A tragedy by William Shakespeare about King Lear who intends to abdicate, and therefore wants to carve the kingdom up between his three daughters.
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A tragedy by William Shakespeare about King Lear who intends to abdicate, and therefore wants to carve the kingdom up between his three daughters.
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1997-01-11
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