National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
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PlayIn 1964, Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under Sir John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.
Cast: Johnny Flynn, Mark Gatiss, Tuppence Middleton
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National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
★ 7.5/1020242h 45m
In 1964, Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under Sir John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Sam Mendes
- Producers
- Pippa Harris, Caro Newling
- Studio
- National Theatre, Neal Street Productions
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