Shakespeare in Love

Love is the only inspiration.

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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.

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Creators

John Madden

director

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Marc Norman

writer

Tom Stoppard

writer

Cast

Joseph Fiennes actor Gwyneth Paltrow actor Geoffrey Rush actor Tom Wilkinson actor Judi Dench actor Imelda Staunton actor Colin Firth actor Ben Affleck actor Simon Callow actor

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Steven Beard actor Jim Carter actor Rupert Everett actor Martin Clunes actor Tim McMullan actor

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Joe Roberts actor Antony Sher actor Georgie Glen actor Nicholas Boulton actor Barnaby Kay actor Mark Williams actor