National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue - 2024

In 1964, Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under Sir John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.

165min
2024
15
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating8.6/10

Cast

Johnny Flynn profile pictureJohnny FlynnRichard Burton
Mark Gatiss profile pictureMark GatissSir John Gielgud
Tuppence Middleton profile pictureTuppence MiddletonElizabeth Taylor
Luke Norris profile pictureLuke NorrisWilliam Redfield
Allan Corduner profile pictureAllan CordunerHume Cronyn
Huw Parmenter profile pictureHuw ParmenterClement Fowler
Shaun McKee profile pictureShaun McKeeRobert Milli
Stephanie Siadatan profile pictureStephanie SiadatanSusannah Mason
Kate Tydman profile pictureKate TydmanChristine Cooper

About National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue Overview

In 1964, Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under Sir John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.

Age Rating: 15
Runtime: 165min

Extra details

Original Title: National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
Original Language: English
Directed By: Sam Mendes
Production Companies
National TheatreNeal Street Productions