Stage Beauty (2004)
She was the first of her kind. He was the last of his.
2004 · R · 1h 46m · Comedy, Romance
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting.
Director: Richard Eyre
Writers: Jeffrey Hatcher
Music by: George Fenton
Cinematography: Andrew Dunn
Editor: Tariq Anwar
Rated 6.6/10 by 147 viewers
Cast
Claire Danes as MariaBilly Crudup as Ned KynastonDerek Hutchinson as Stage ManagerMark Letheren as Male Emelia/DickieTom Wilkinson as BettertonBen Chaplin as George Villiars, Duke of BuckinghamHugh Bonneville as Samuel PepysFenella Woolgar as Lady MeresvaleRichard Griffiths as Sir Charles SedleyClare Higgins as Mistress RevelsRupert Everett as King Charles IITom Hollander as Sir Peter LelyMore like this
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