Bill [videorecording]
2016
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Mathew Baynton stars as William 'Bill' Shakespeare in this drama written by Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond. Set during the early years of Shakespeare's life, the story follows his journey from being an unknown lute player from Stratford-upon-Avon to becoming a renowned playwright in London. As the struggling musician leaves his family and friends behind to travel to the big city, he hopes that his dreams of finding his true calling will finally become a reality. The cast also includes Martha Howe-Douglas as Anne Hathaway, Helen McCrory as Queen Elizabeth I and Damian Lewis as Sir Richard Hawkins.
Main title:
Bill [videorecording] / producer, Richard Bracewell; producer, Tony Bracewell; producer, Alasdair Flind; producer, Charles Steel.
Author:
Bracewell, Richard, directorHewitt, Andrew, musicBaynton, Mathew, actorHowe-Douglas, Martha, actorRickard, Laurence, actor
Imprint:
Universal Pictures, 2016.
Collation:
1 videodisc (94 min.) : col.
Notes:
Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Languages (English).Made in 2015.Based on the life of William Shakespeare.Credits: music, Andrew Hewitt; cinematographer, Laurie Rose.DVDN.Extras to be confirmed, Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Languages (English).Credits: director, Richard Bracewell; writer, Laurence Rickard; writer, Ben Willbond; music, Andrew Hewitt; cinematographer, Laurie Rose.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Helen McCrory, Damian Lewis, David Crow, Rufus Jones, Justin Edwards, John Henry Falle.
Audience:
BBFC code: PG.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437
Local class:
DVD FJF
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1418155