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The Winter's Tale

William Shakespeare's play as performed by the Barbican Theater in 1999.

King Leontes of Bohemia suspects his wife, Hermione, and his friend, Polixenes, of betraying him. When he forces Polixenes to flee for his life, Leontes sets in motion a chain of events that lead to death, a ferocious bear, an infant left in the snow, young love, and a statue coming to life.

Info about The Winter's Tale

Studio(s): Royal Shakespeare Company

Originally Released: Aug 17, 1999

Genres:Comedy, Drama