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The Winter's Tale

7.019992h 50mMovieDrama

Shakespeare's tale of manic jealousy and redemption was hailed by critics and played to packed houses for its entire run. Captured just before its close at the Barbican Theater in 1999, this is a recording that will live for generations.

DirectorsRobin Lough·Gregory Doran
WriterWilliam Shakespeare

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Cast · Directed by Robin Lough

ASAntony Sher
Antony Sher
Leontes
AGAlexandra Gilbreath
Alexandra Gilbreath
Hermoine
KBKen Bones
Ken Bones
Polixenes, King of Bohemia
EBEmily Bruni
Emily Bruni
Mamillius / Perdita
GF
Geoffrey Freshwater
Camillo
EKEstelle Kohler
Estelle Kohler
Paulina
RMRyan McCluskey
Ryan McCluskey
Florizel
JWJeffry Wickham
Jeffry Wickham
Antigonus
WMWilliam Mannering
William Mannering
Cleomenes
JH
James Hayes
Old Shepherd
CBChristopher Brand
Christopher Brand
Young Shepherd
MYMiltos Yerolemou
Miltos Yerolemou
Footman

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