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Shakespeare in Love

William Shakespeare, a struggling playwright, finds inspiration for his next masterpiece when he meets the love of his life, leading to the creation of one of his most renowned works.

Struggling poet and playwright William Shakespeare is in a creative block, having sold his next play to multiple investors. He searches for inspiration until he meets Viola De Lesseps, a beautiful woman who loves the theatre but is forbidden from acting due to gender restrictions.

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Main Cast

Joseph FiennesJoseph FiennesWill Shakespeare
Gwyneth PaltrowGwyneth PaltrowViola De Lesseps
Geoffrey RushGeoffrey RushPhilip Henslowe
Tom WilkinsonTom WilkinsonHugh Fennyman
Judi DenchJudi DenchQueen Elizabeth
Imelda StauntonImelda StauntonNurse
Colin FirthColin FirthLord Wessex
Ben AffleckBen AffleckNed Alleyn
Simon CallowSimon CallowTilney
Steven BeardSteven BeardMakepeace
Jim CarterJim CarterRalph Bashford
Rupert EverettRupert EverettChristopher Marlowe
Martin ClunesMartin ClunesRichard Burbage
Tim McMullanTim McMullanFrees
Joe RobertsJoe RobertsJohn Webster
Antony SherAntony SherDr. Moth
Georgie GlenGeorgie GlenLady in Waiting
Nicholas BoultonNicholas BoultonHenry Condell
Barnaby KayBarnaby KayNol
Mark WilliamsMark WilliamsWabash
Jill BakerJill BakerLady De Lesseps
Nicholas Le PrevostNicholas Le PrevostSir Robert De Lesseps
Rebecca CharlesRebecca CharlesChambermaid
Bob BarrettBob BarrettGeorge Bryan
Simon DaySimon DayTaxi boatman
Bridget McConnellBridget McConnellLady in Waiting
Jason RoundJason RoundTavern Actor
Rupert FarleyRupert FarleyBarman
Harry GostelowHarry GostelowSecond Auditionee
David CurtizDavid CurtizJohn Hemmings
Gregor TruterGregor TruterJames Hemmings
Robin DaviesRobin DaviesMaster Plum
Hywel SimonsHywel SimonsServant
Roger MorlidgeRoger MorlidgeJames Armitage
Daniel BrocklebankDaniel BrocklebankSam Gosse
Roger FrostRoger FrostSecond Taxi Boatman
Lucy SpeedLucy SpeedSecond Whore
John RammJohn RammMakepeace's Neighbour
Paul BigleyPaul BigleyPeter
Patrick BarlowPatrick BarlowWill Kempe
Steven O'DonnellSteven O'DonnellLambert
John InmanJohn InmanLady Capulet in Play

Creators

John MaddenJohn MaddenDirector
Tom StoppardTom StoppardWriter
Marc NormanMarc NormanWriter

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Shakespeare in Love - Trailer

Shakespeare in Love - Trailer

Info about Shakespeare in Love

Studio(s): Miramax, Universal Pictures

Originally Released: Canada, Dec 11, 1998

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $289,300,000.00

Budget: $25,000,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Romance, History

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