Movie Description

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

(2024)

Overview

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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Facts

Original TitleNational Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2024-03-21

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 45m

Homepagehttps://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/the-motive-and-the-cue/

Production CompaniesNational Theatre,Neal Street Productions

Genres

  • Drama