King Lear
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Overview
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie
General Information
Release Date: 2018-05-28
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 115 min
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