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The Winter's Tale (1981)
Director: Jane Howell
Cast: Jeremy Kemp, Robert Stephens, Anna Calder-Marshall, Margaret Tyzack
7.2Runtime173 min
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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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The 1981 television film adaptation of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale, directed by Jane Howell, has been well-received by critics and audiences. With an IMDb rating of 7.2/10, the film is considered a strong interpretation of the classic romance and drama. While it has not received major awards recognition, it is regarded as a solid, faithful take on the Bard's original work.