Shakespeare in Love(1998)
Love is the only inspiration.
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.
Movie: Shakespeare in Love
Top 10 Billed Cast
Will Shakespeare
Viola De Lesseps
Philip Henslowe
Hugh Fennyman
Queen Elizabeth
Nurse
Lord Wessex
Ned Alleyn
Tilney
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