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The Winter's Tale (1981)

1981-02-08 · 2h 53m · EN
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The jealous King Leontes falsely accuse his wife Hermione of infidelity with his best friend, and she dies. Leontes exiles his newborn daughter Perdita, who is raised by shepherds for sixteen years and falls in love with the son of Leontes' friend. When Perdita returns home, a statue of Hermione "comes to life", and everyone is reconciled.

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Jane HowellDirector

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Jeremy KempJeremy KempLeontesRobert StephensRobert StephensPolixenesAnna Calder-MarshallAnna Calder-MarshallHermioneMargaret TyzackMargaret TyzackPaulinaDavid BurkeDavid BurkeCamilloJohn WelshJohn WelshArchidamusCyril LuckhamCyril LuckhamAntigonusRikki FultonRikki FultonAutolycusJohn BenfieldJohn BenfieldGaolerJeremy DimmickJeremy DimmickMamilliusMerelina KendallMerelina KendallEmiliaSusan BrodrickSusan BrodrickLady to Hermione

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WinterBased on play or musical

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Genre affinityDrama · Romance · Tv MovieTheme affinityWinter · Based On Play Or MusicalMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityRomance

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What is The Winter's Tale about?

The jealous King Leontes falsely accuse his wife Hermione of infidelity with his best friend, and she dies. Leontes exiles his newborn daughter Perdita, who is raised by shepherds for sixteen years and falls in love with the son of Leontes' friend. When Perdita returns home, a statue of Hermione "comes to life", and everyone is reconciled.

How long is The Winter's Tale?

The Winter's Tale has a runtime of 173 minutes.

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