Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love

Information

Release DateDecember 11, 1998
Runtime2h 3m
StatusReleased
Budget$25M
Revenue$289M
ProductionMiramax, Universal Pictures + 1 more
LanguagesEnglish
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Shakespeare in Love

"Love is the only inspiration."

Synopsis

Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter," before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love -- and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare's comedy soon transforms into tragedy.

Cast & Crew

Director

John Madden
John Madden

Featured Cast

Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes

Will Shakespeare

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Viola De Lesseps

Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush

Philip Henslowe

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Hugh Fennyman

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Queen Elizabeth

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