Shakespeare in Love

Synopsis

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). As their relationship intensifies, the comedy soon transforms into tragedy.

Director

John Madden

Written by

Marc Norman

Music

Stephen Warbeck

Studio

Miramax

Released

11 December 1998

Genres

Romance, History, Comedy, Drama