Shakespeare in Love
1998
Movie Information
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.
Release Date
December 11, 1998
Director
John Madden
Runtime
2h 4m
Cast
Joseph FiennesGwyneth PaltrowGeoffrey RushTom WilkinsonJudi DenchImelda StauntonColin FirthBen AffleckSimon CallowSteven Beard
Production
MiramaxUniversal PicturesBedford Falls Productions
Genres
RomanceHistoryComedy