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Programme Information

A stellar cast features in this whimsical and beautiful interpretation of one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies. The evergreen tale of young romance, squabbling fairies and amateur dramatics is translated to late-19th-century Tuscany, where a series of tangled relationships is further complicated by harsh civic laws, a domineering father, and a magic flower in the hands of an impish spirit of the forest.

Keywords:

Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Music, Based-on-Play, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1999) (Italy / UK / USA) (3 Star)

Cast:

Kevin Kline	.... Nick Bottom
Michelle Pfeiffer	.... Titania
Stanley Tucci	.... Puck
Rupert Everett	.... Oberon
Calista Flockhart	.... Helena
Dominic West	.... Lysander

Supporting Cast:

Christian Bale	.... Demetrius
Anna Friel	.... Hermia
David Strathairn	.... Theseus
Sophie Marceau	.... Hippolyta
Roger Rees	.... Peter Quince
Sam Rockwell	.... Francis Flute
Gregory Jbara	.... Snug
Bill Irwin	.... Tom Snout
Max Wright	.... Robin Starveling

Directors:

Michael Hoffman

Writers:

William Shakespeare
Michael Hoffman