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A witty, fast-moving romantic comedy set in London in 1593, follows the trials and tribulations of Will Shakespeare, a struggling young playwright suffering from a dreadful bout of writer's block. No matter how hard he tries, he just can't seem to make any headway with his latest work, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter." Somehow, even the title doesn't sound quite right. But then, Will meets and falls instantly in love with the startlingly beautiful Viola who, desperate to become an actor (in a time when women are not allowed to perform in the theater), disguises herself as a man to audition for his play. Inspired by love, Will's creative powers are unleashed as his great love story, "Romeo and Juliet," is brought to life for the first time.

Production
Universal Pictures (presents); Miramax Films (presents); Bedford Falls Productions (presents);

Cast Names
Jason Canning; Rupert Everett; John Inman; Geoffrey Rush; Tom Wilkinson; Steven O'Donnell; Tim McMullan; Joseph Fiennes; Steven Beard; Antony Sher; Patrick Barlow; Martin Clunes; Sandra Reinton; Simon Callow; Judi Dench; Bridget McConnell; Georgie Glen; Nicholas Boulton; Gwyneth Paltrow; Imelda Staunton; Colin Firth; Desmond McNamara; Barnaby Kay; Jim Carter; Paul Bigley; Jason Round; Rupert Farley; Adam Barker; Joe Roberts; Harry Gostelow;

Box Office
USD 100,241,322

Release Date
1998-12-03 (New York City, New York) (premiere)
1998-12-08 (Los Angeles, California) (premiere)
1998-12-11 (limited)
1999-01-08

Genres
Comedy; Drama; Romance;

MPAA Rating [?]
Rated R for sexuality.

Running Time
2 hr. 3 min.

Director
John Madden

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