Shakespeare in Love

19982h 3min

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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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.

Released
December 11, 1998
Runtime
2h 3min
Director
John Madden
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$289,300,000
Genre
RomanceHistoryComedy
Language
English
Production
Miramax, Universal Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions
Cast
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