National Theatre Live: War Horse(2014)
National Theatre Live: War Horse Synopsis
Based on Michael Morpurgo's novel and adapted for the stage by Nick Stafford, War Horse takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France. War Horse received its world premiere on October 9, 2007 at the National Theatre in London, UK where it played for two seasons before opening at the New London Theatre in London, UK in March 2009, and was later made into a 2011 movie. Since then, the stage play has been seen in over 100 cities in 15 countries, including productions on Broadway, in Toronto, Berlin, and Australia, with touring productions in the UK and Ireland, North America, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
National Theatre Live: War Horse (2014) is a war and drama film directed by Tim Van Someren, released on February 27, 2014 with a runtime of 3h. It stars Ashleigh Cheadle, Tamsin Fessey, Emma Thornett and Nicholas Hart. Viewers rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Tim Van Someren
- Writers:
- Michael Morpurgo, Nick Stafford
- Producers:
- Emma Keith
- Production:
- National Theatre
- Status:
- Released
National Theatre Live: War Horse (2014) Trailer
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National Theatre Live: War Horse Videos & Clips
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War Horse | Official Trailer | National Theatre Live
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National Theatre Live: War Horse trailer 2014
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War Horse on Stage - Extended Trailer
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Official Clip: War Horse | 'We'll never sell ya' | National Theatre at Home | Now Streaming
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National Theatre Live: War Horse Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ashleigh Cheadle
as Joey as a foal
Tamsin Fessey
as Joey as a foal
Emma Thornett
as Joey as a foal/Paulette/Nurse Annie Gilbert
Nicholas Hart
as Joey (head)
- Andrew London
Andrew London
as Joey (heart)
Sam Wilmott
as Joey (hind)
Nigel Allen
as Topthorn (head)
Michael Taibi
as Topthorn (heart)
Lewis Peploe
as Topthorn (hind)
Tom Meredith
as The Goose
Alex Avery
as Captain Nicholls
Oliver Beamish
as Sergeant Allan/Colonel Strauss
Key crew
Directed by Tim Van Someren, written by Michael Morpurgo and Nick Stafford, produced by Emma Keith.
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National Theatre Live: War Horse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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National Theatre Live: War Horse – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in National Theatre Live: War Horse?
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: War Horse (2014) includes Ashleigh Cheadle, Tamsin Fessey, Emma Thornett, Nicholas Hart and Andrew London. The film was directed by Tim Van Someren. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Theatre Live: War Horse released?
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National Theatre Live: War Horse was released on February 27, 2014 and runs for 3h.
Is National Theatre Live: War Horse worth watching?
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National Theatre Live: War Horse (2014) holds an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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