The Lears
2017•Unknown runtime•
★5.3(3 ratings)
DramaComedy
Overview
A modern take on William Shakespeare's King Lear.
Director
Carl BessaiWriters
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A modern take on William Shakespeare's King Lear.
Kent Lear
The film was directed by Carl Bessai.
The screenplay was written by Carl Bessai.
The score was composed by Mark Orton.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt5651952.
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Mixed
3 votes
The Lears
Released
English
United States of America
