Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Johnny Flynn
Richard Burton
Mark Gatiss
Sir John Gielgud
Tuppence Middleton
Elizabeth Taylor
Aysha Kala
Luke Norris
William Redfield
Allan Corduner
Hume Cronyn
Ryan Ellsworth
George Voskovec
Elena Delia
Jessica Levy
Huw Parmenter
Clement Fowler
Laurence Ubong Williams
Hugh McHaffie
Michael Walters
Mark Extance
Mick Burrows
Frequently Asked Questions
National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue was released on March 21, 2024.
The runtime of National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue is 2h 45m.
National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue is a Drama movie.
National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB.
National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue was directed by Sam Mendes.
The main cast of National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue includes Johnny Flynn, Mark Gatiss, Tuppence Middleton.
National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue is originally in English.