National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

Movie

Drama

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.

Date: 03/21/2024

Rating: 7.5

Cast: Johnny Flynn, Mark Gatiss, Tuppence Middleton, Aysha Kala, Luke Norris, Allan Corduner, Ryan Ellsworth, Elena Delia, Huw Parmenter, Laurence Ubong Williams, Michael Walters, Mark Extance, Dan Krikler, Shaun McKee, Stephanie Siadatan, Adam Sina, David Tarkenter, Kate Tydman, Rebecca Collingwood, Janie Dee

Johnny Flynn