National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue(2024)
National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue Synopsis
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.
National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue (2024) is a drama film directed by Sam Mendes, released on March 21, 2024 with a runtime of 2h 45m. It stars Johnny Flynn, Mark Gatiss, Tuppence Middleton and Aysha Kala. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Mendes
- Writers:
- Jack Thorne
- Producers:
- Pippa Harris, Caro Newling
- Composer:
- Benjamin Kwasi Burrell
- Production:
- National Theatre, Neal Street Productions
- Status:
- Released
National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue (2024) Trailer
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National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue Cast & Crew
Main cast
Johnny Flynn
as Richard Burton
Mark Gatiss
as Sir John Gielgud
Tuppence Middleton
as Elizabeth Taylor
Aysha Kala
Luke Norris
as William Redfield
Allan Corduner
as Hume Cronyn
Ryan Ellsworth
as George Voskovec
Elena Delia
as Jessica Levy
Huw Parmenter
as Clement Fowler
Laurence Ubong Williams
as Hugh McHaffie
- Michael Walters
Michael Walters
- Mark Extance
Mark Extance
as Mick Burrows
Key crew
Directed by Sam Mendes, written by Jack Thorne, produced by Pippa Harris and Caro Newling.
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National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue?
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue (2024) includes Johnny Flynn, Mark Gatiss, Tuppence Middleton, Aysha Kala and Luke Norris. The film was directed by Sam Mendes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue released?
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National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue was released on March 21, 2024 and runs for 2h 45m.
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National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue (2024) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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