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Shakespeare in Love (1998)

Shakespeare in Love (1998)

Comedy Romance History

Love is the only inspiration.

Release Date: 1998, December 11
Directors: John Madden
Countries: United States of America
Production: Miramax, Universal Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions
Cast: Martin Clunes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Affleck, Mark Williams, Geoffrey Rush, Imelda Staunton, Tom Wilkinson, Rupert Everett, Judi Dench, Tim McMullan, Barnaby Kay, Roger Frost

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

cross-dressing romantic london, england 16th century false history theater play playwright queen elizabeth i francis bacon acting elizabethan england