Shakespeare in Love

(1998)Directed by John Madden124 min · RRomance, History, Comedy
Love is the only inspiration.

Will Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) is a playwright in London with writer's block and mounting debts to his theatre's financiers. He meets Viola De Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow), a woman disguised as a man who craves the stage. As Shakespeare writes Romeo and Juliet, their passion bleeds into the play itself. At the final performance, she sits in the gallery watching him from afar.

Joseph Fiennesas Will Shakespeare
Gwyneth Paltrowas Viola De Lesseps
Geoffrey Rushas Philip Henslowe
Tom Wilkinsonas Hugh Fennyman
Judi Denchas Queen Elizabeth
Colin Firthas Lord Wessex
Ben Affleckas Ned Alleyn
Simon Callowas Tilney
Steven Beardas Makepeace
Jim Carteras Ralph Bashford
Rupert Everettas Christopher Marlowe
Martin Clunesas Richard Burbage
Tim McMullanas Frees
Joe Robertsas John Webster
Antony Sheras Dr. Moth
Georgie Glenas Lady in Waiting
Nicholas Boultonas Henry Condell
Mark Williamsas Wabash
Jill Bakeras Lady De Lesseps
Nicholas Le Prevostas Sir Robert De Lesseps
Rebecca Charlesas Chambermaid
Bob Barrettas George Bryan