Overview
Plot
Young William Shakespeare must stage his latest comedy before it's even written. When noblewoman Viola de Lesseps auditions, they fall into forbidden love, and his play finds new life and a new title.
- Directors
- John Madden
- Cast
- 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
- Country
- United States of America
- Genre
- Romance, History, Comedy, Drama
- Release date
- 1998-12-11
- Studios
- Miramax, Universal Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions
Plot
Warning: spoilers
Shakespeare in Love Plot and Cast
William Shakespeare is pressured to stage his new comedy, 'Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter,' despite having no finished script. Viola de Lesseps, a noblewoman, auditions for a role, and the two begin a forbidden affair. As their passion grows, the comedy evolves into the tragedy we know as 'Romeo and Juliet.'
Did you know...
No information available
Goofs
No information available
