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A dramatization of William Shakespeare's plays in which tragedy occurs when an old king divides his kingdom between his daughters.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service, Time-Life Television, Ambrose Video Publishing
Other Authors: Miller, Jonathan, 1934-2019, Hordern, Michael, 1911-1995, Shrapnel, John, Lesser, Anton, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y : Ambrose Video Publishing, [2000 or 2001]
Series:Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Plays (Ambrose Video Publishing : DVD videodiscs)
Subjects:
Lear, > King of England (Legendary character) > Drama.
Fathers and daughters > Drama.
English drama (Tragedy)
Description
Summary:A dramatization of William Shakespeare's plays in which tragedy occurs when an old king divides his kingdom between his daughters.
Item Description:Based on the play by William Shakespeare.
Originally broadcast on the BBC series The Shakespeare plays in 1982.
Digitally remastered, picture and sound enhanced.
Special feature: PC/Mac downloadable script.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (185 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert.
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:Senior cameraman, Ron Green ; videotape editor, Howard Dell ; costume designer, Raymond Hughes.