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National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue Movie

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue is a thrilling Drama film directed by Sam Mendes. This captivating story, produced by National Theatre, Neal Street Productions, released on 2024-03-21 with a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes.

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue Movie Details

Movie Name National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
Release Date 2024-03-21
Language English
Country United Kingdom
Genres Drama
Director Sam Mendes
Writer Jack Thorne
Producer Pippa Harris, Caro Newling
Editor
Cinematographer
Production Company National Theatre, Neal Street Productions
Rating 7.5 out of 10 (115 votes)

Cast and Characters

In this film, we have Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton, Mark Gatiss as Sir John Gielgud, Tuppence Middleton as Elizabeth Taylor, Aysha Kala as Unknown Character, Luke Norris as William Redfield, Allan Corduner as Hume Cronyn, Ryan Ellsworth as George Voskovec, Elena Delia as Jessica Levy, Huw Parmenter as Clement Fowler, Laurence Ubong Williams as Hugh McHaffie, Michael Walters as Unknown Character, Mark Extance as Mick Burrows, Dan Krikler as Dillon Evans, Shaun McKee as Robert Milli, Stephanie Siadatan as Susannah Mason, Adam Sina as Frederick Young, David Tarkenter as Alfred Drake, Kate Tydman as Christine Cooper, Rebecca Collingwood as Linda Marsh, Janie Dee as Eileen Herlie.

Story

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.

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National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

FAQs

Who directed the National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue movie?

Sam Mendes directed the National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue movie.

What categories does the National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue movie belong to?

It belongs to the genres of Drama.

When was National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue released?

The movie was released on 2024-03-21.

How long is the National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue movie?

The runtime is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Who wrote the National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue movie?

The screenplay was written by Jack Thorne.