Watch Shakespeare in Love (1998) Official Trailer
Love is the only inspiration.
6.8 / 10 IMDb December 11, 1998 2h 4m
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.
Director
Runtime
2h 4m
Release Date
December 11, 1998
Genre
Romance, History, Comedy, Drama
Status
Released
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$289,317,794
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Cast
Joseph Fiennes
as Will Shakespeare
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Viola De Lesseps
Geoffrey Rush
as Philip Henslowe
Tom Wilkinson
as Hugh Fennyman
Judi Dench
as Queen Elizabeth
Imelda Staunton
as Nurse
Colin Firth
as Lord Wessex
Ben Affleck
as Ned Alleyn
Simon Callow
as Tilney
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Steven Beard
as Makepeace
Jim Carter
as Ralph Bashford
Rupert Everett
as Christopher Marlowe
Martin Clunes
as Richard Burbage
Tim McMullan
as Frees
Joe Roberts
as John Webster
Antony Sher
as Dr. Moth
Georgie Glen
as Lady in Waiting
Nicholas Boulton
as Henry Condell
Barnaby Kay
as Nol
Mark Williams
as Wabash
Production Companies
Miramax
Universal Pictures
Bedford Falls ProductionsShakespeare in Love Official Trailer 1998
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