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Shakespeare in Love
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.
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Shakespeare in Love
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 11, 1998
Runtime
2h 3m
Genres
Romance, History, Comedy
User Score
69%
Original Title
Shakespeare in Love
Production Companies
Miramax, Universal Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions
Director
John Madden
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$289,300,000
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.