Shakespeare in Love

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Shakespeare in Love (1998)

R 123 min - Romance, History, Comedy - 11 December 1998
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Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter," before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love -- and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare's comedy soon transforms into tragedy.

Director:  John Madden
Stars:  Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton, Colin Firth, Ben Affleck, Simon Callow, Steven Beard, Jim Carter, Rupert Everett, Martin Clunes, Tim McMullan, Joe Roberts, Antony Sher, Georgie Glen, Nicholas Boulton, Barnaby Kay, Mark Williams, Jill Baker, Nicholas Le Prevost, Rebecca Charles, Bob Barrett, Simon Day, Bridget McConnell, Sandra Reinton, Jason Round, Rupert Farley, Adam Barker, Harry Gostelow, Alan Cody, David Curtiz, Gregor Truter, Amber Glossop, Robin Davies, Hywel Simons, Roger Morlidge, Daniel Brocklebank, Mark Saban, Timothy Kightley, Roger Frost, Rachel Clarke, Lucy Speed, John Ramm, Paul Bigley, Patrick Barlow, Steven O'Donnell, John Inman

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Storyline

Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter," before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love -- and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare's comedy soon transforms into tragedy.

Collections: John Madden
Tagline: Love is the only inspiration.
Genres: Romance, History, Comedy

Details

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Country:   United States of America
Language:  English
Release Date:  11 December 1998

Box Office

Budget:  $25,000,000
Revenue:  $289,300,000

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Miramax, Universal Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:  2 h 03 min
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