National Theatre Live: London Assurance(2010)
National Theatre Live: London Assurance Synopsis
Grace has agreed to marry Sir Harcourt in return for his financial support of her family. At a house party in her father's place, Harcourt's son Charles also falls in love with Grace. When his father appears on the scene, he has to convince him that there is a case of mistaken identity and he is somebody else. Then Lady Gay Spanker, a married woman also visiting at the house, is persuaded by Charles to seduce his father and thus divert his attention from Grace. Much confusion and scheming ensues. One of the first five episodes also released on terrestrial TV on a 2009 BBC TV series titled "National Theatre Live".
National Theatre Live: London Assurance (2010) is a comedy film directed by Nicholas Hytner, released on June 24, 2010 with a runtime of 2h 40m. It stars Paul Ready, Simon Russell Beale, Michelle Terry and Mark Addy. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicholas Hytner
- Writers:
- Dion Boucicault
- Production:
- National Theatre
- Status:
- Released
National Theatre Live: London Assurance (2010) Trailer
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National Theatre Live: London Assurance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Ready
as Charles Courtly
Simon Russell Beale
as Sir Harcourt Courtly
Michelle Terry
as Grace Harkaway
Mark Addy
as Squire Max Harkaway
Fiona Shaw
as Lady Gay Spanker
Matt Cross
as Richard Dazzle
Richard Briers
as Mr. Adolphus Spanker
Junix Inocian
as Mr. Solomon Isaacs
Prasanna Puwanarajah
as Servant
Nick Sampson
as Cool
Richard Frame
as Martin
Maggie Service
as Pert
Key crew
Directed by Nicholas Hytner, written by Dion Boucicault.
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National Theatre Live: London Assurance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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National Theatre Live: London Assurance – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in National Theatre Live: London Assurance?
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: London Assurance (2010) includes Paul Ready, Simon Russell Beale, Michelle Terry, Mark Addy and Fiona Shaw. The film was directed by Nicholas Hytner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Theatre Live: London Assurance released?
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National Theatre Live: London Assurance was released on June 24, 2010 and runs for 2h 40m.
Is National Theatre Live: London Assurance worth watching?
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National Theatre Live: London Assurance (2010) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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