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Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Geoffrey Rush | ... | Philip Henslowe | |
| Tom Wilkinson | ... | Hugh Fennyman | |
| Steven O'Donnell | ... | Lambert | |
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Tim McMullan | ... | Frees (as Tim McMullen) |
| Joseph Fiennes | ... | Will Shakespeare | |
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Steven Beard | ... | Makepeace - the Preacher |
| Antony Sher | ... | Dr. Moth | |
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Patrick Barlow | ... | Will Kempe |
| Martin Clunes | ... | Richard Burbage | |
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Sandra Reinton | ... | Rosaline |
| Simon Callow | ... | Tilney - Master of the Revels | |
| Judi Dench | ... | Queen Elizabeth | |
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Bridget McConnell | ... | Lady in Waiting (as Bridget McConnel) |
| Georgie Glen | ... | Lady in Waiting | |
| Nicholas Boulton | ... | Henry Condell | |
Will Shakespeare is a known but struggling poet, playwright and actor who not only has sold his next play to both Philip Henslow and Richard Burbidge but now faces a far more difficult problem: he is bereft of ideas and has yet to begin writing. He is in search of his muse, the woman who will inspire him but all attempts fail him until he meets the beautiful Viola de Lesseps. She loves the theatre and would like nothing more than to take to the stage but is forbidden from doing so as only men can be actors. She is also a great admirer of Shakespeare's works. Dressing as a man and going by the name of Thomas Kent, she auditions and is ideal for a part in his next play. Shakespeare soon sees through her disguise and they begin a love affair, one they know cannot end happily for them as he is already married and she has been promised to the dour Lord Wessex. As the company rehearses his new play, Will and Viola's love is transferred to the written page leading to the masterpiece that is ... Written by garykmcd
When my English teacher told the class that we would be watching "Shakespeare in Love" everyone groaned, me included. We all thought it would be another boring movie, but I along with many others was pleasantly surprised. Even though the movie didn't portray the actual life of William Shakespeare, it is a very interesting interpretation of what his life might have been like. Normally I am not a big fan of Gwenyth Paltrow, but she fulfilled the role of Viola De Lesseps very well. This movie, unlike many others I have been forced to watch in school, has not been a waste of time and has informed us more about the concepts and details that could not be seen just by reading the play. Overall I think I have gained a better understanding of Romeo and Juliet by watching "Shakespeare in Love".