(National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

165 minutes

Year:

2024

Directors:

Sam Mendes

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Production companies:

National Theatre,

Neal Street Productions

Actors:

Richard Burton

Sir John Gielgud

Elizabeth Taylor

William Redfield

Crews:

Writer

Producer

Casting

Costume Design

Sound Designer