National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
4 reviews
Drama
2h 45m
2024
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...
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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.
- DirectorSam Mendes
- Release21 March 2024
- GenreDrama
- Duration2h 45m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate4 reviews
- Productions
National Theatre, Neal Street Productions
Cast

Johnny Flynn
Richard Burton

Mark Gatiss
Sir John Gielgud

Tuppence Middleton
Elizabeth Taylor

Aysha Kala

Luke Norris
William Redfield

Allan Corduner
Hume Cronyn

Huw Parmenter
Clement Fowler

Laurence Ubong Williams
Hugh McHaffie

Shaun McKee
Robert Milli

Stephanie Siadatan
Susannah Mason

Kate Tydman
Christine Cooper

Janie Dee
Eileen Herlie
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