Love is the only inspiration.
1998 · R · 2h 4m · Romance, History, Comedy, Drama
Genres: Romance, History, Comedy, Drama
Young William Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, 'Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter', before it's even written. When lovely noblewoman Viola de Lesseps auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love — and Shakespeare's play finds a new life (and title).
Director: John Madden
Writers: Marc Norman, Tom Stoppard
Music by: Stephen Warbeck
Cinematography: Richard Greatrex
Editor: David Gamble
Box office: $289M · Budget: $25M · Rated 6.8/10 by 3251 viewers