Shakespeare in Love

~Love is the only inspiration.

Overview

Young William Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, 'Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter', before it's even written. When lovely noblewoman Viola de Lesseps auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love — and Shakespeare's play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship intensifies, the comedy soon transforms into tragedy.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1998-12-11
Budget: $25000000
Revenue: $289317794
Runtime: 124 min

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