Shakespeare in Love (1998)
M11 February 1999 (AU)Romance, History, Comedy2 hours and 3 minutes
69%
Love is the only inspiration.
Description
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.
Actors
Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$289,300,000
Keywords
london, englandtheater playqueen elizabeth iplaywrightcross dressingfalse historyfrancis bacon16th centuryactingelizabethan englandromantic