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National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
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7.5
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
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    7.5
    4 reviews
  • Productions

    National Theatre, Neal Street Productions

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