Product Information
In this well-conceived Elizabethan comedy, writers Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman ask the question: Who was William Shakespeare's muse? The answer: Viola de Lesseps, a young noblewoman who dreams of acting on a man's stage. The screenwriters deliver a cleverly crafted scenario which beautifully illustrates both the early aspirations of the playwright, and a glimpse into the culture of Elizabethan theater. Colorful characters, like the Globe theater owner Henslow (played by Geoffrey Rush), the lead player in the troupe (Ben Affleck), and the Queen herself (Judi Dench), give the cast charm, wit, and feasibility. The young playwright who at the start of the film is experiencing writer's block bursts forth with a lyrical text inspired by the lovely and passionate Viola. Ultimately this film is about the making of a great play, but most importantly it is about the power of words.Product Identifiers
UPC0717951005458
eBay Product ID (ePID)3316180
Product Key Features
ActorJoseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow
EditionCollector's Series
RatingR
Movie/TV TitleShakespeare in Love
DirectorJohn Madden
FormatDVD
Release Year1999
GenreComedy
Additional Product Features
Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Display FormatCollector's Series
Leading RoleJoseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow
Film CountryUnited Kingdom