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Shakespeare in Love

Love is the only inspiration.

1998 · 2 h 04 · United States · English

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • History
  • Romance

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.

Directed by
John Madden
Written by
Marc Norman, Tom Stoppard

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