National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

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.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

165 minutes

Year:

2024

Director:

Sam Mendes

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Company:

National Theatre,

Neal Street Productions

Cast:

Richard Burton

Sir John Gielgud

Elizabeth Taylor

William Redfield

Crew:

Director

Writer

Producer

Producer

Set Designer