The Winter's Tale
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Jeremy Kemp
Leontes
Robert Stephens
Polixenes
Anna Calder-Marshall
Hermione
Margaret Tyzack
Paulina
David Burke
Camillo
John Welsh
Archidamus
Cyril Luckham
Antigonus
Rikki Fulton
Autolycus
John Benfield
Gaoler
Jeremy Dimmick
Mamillius
Merelina Kendall
Emilia
Susan Brodrick
Lady to Hermione
Leonard Kavanagh
Lord to Leontes
John Bailey
Lord to Leontes
William Relton
Lord to Leontes
Cornelius Garrett
Servant to Leontes
John Curless
Cleomenes
Colin McCormack
Dion
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jane Howell
- Screenplay & Story
- David Snodin, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Stephen Oliver, Dudley Simpson
- Original Title
- The Winter's Tale
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Production Studios
- Time-Life Television Productions, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jane Howell
David Snodin, William Shakespeare
Stephen Oliver, Dudley Simpson
Ron Bowman
Jonathan Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Jane Howell
Director
John Peacock
Costume Design
Jonathan Miller
Producer
Ron Bowman
Editor
Don Homfray
Production Design
Alan Jeapes
Production Design
Dudley Simpson
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Winter's Tale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Winter's Tale?
The Winter's Tale was directed by Jane Howell.
Who stars in The Winter's Tale?
The principal cast of The Winter's Tale includes Jeremy Kemp, Robert Stephens, Anna Calder-Marshall, Margaret Tyzack, David Burke.
When was The Winter's Tale released and how long is it?
The Winter's Tale was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Winter's Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Winter's Tale was composed by Stephen Oliver, Dudley Simpson.