Shakespeare in Love
📖 Synopsis
Young William Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, 'Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter', before it's even written. When lovely noblewoman Viola de Lesseps auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love — and Shakespeare's play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship intensifies, the comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Love is the only inspiration.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Romance, History, Comedy
- Director
- John Madden
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Joseph FiennesWill Shakespeare
Gwyneth PaltrowViola De Lesseps
Geoffrey RushPhilip Henslowe
Tom WilkinsonHugh Fennyman
Judi DenchQueen Elizabeth
Imelda StauntonNurse
Colin FirthLord Wessex
Ben AffleckNed Alleyn
Simon CallowTilneyS
Steven BeardMakepeace🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shakespeare in Love about?
- Young William Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, 'Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter', before it's even written. When lovely noblewoman Viola de Lesseps auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love — and Shakespeare's play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship intensifies, the comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
- Who directed Shakespeare in Love?
- Shakespeare in Love was directed by John Madden.
- When was Shakespeare in Love released?
- Shakespeare in Love was released on December 11, 1998.
- How long is Shakespeare in Love?
- Shakespeare in Love has a runtime of 2h 4m.
- Where can I track Shakespeare in Love?
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