Watch National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue (2024) Online!

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.

Directing:
  • Sam Mendes

Writing:
  • Jack Thorne

Stars:
Release Date: 2024-03-21
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  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 165
Johnny Flynn
Johnny Flynn
Richard Burton
Mark Gatiss
Mark Gatiss
Sir John Gielgud
Tuppence Middleton
Tuppence Midd...
Elizabeth Taylor
Aysha Kala
Aysha Kala
Luke Norris
Luke Norris
William Redfield
Allan Corduner
Allan Cordune...
Hume Cronyn
Huw Parmenter
Huw Parmenter
Clement Fowler
Laurence Ubong Williams
Laurence Ubon...
Hugh McHaffie
Shaun McKee
Shaun McKee
Robert Milli
Stephanie Siadatan
Stephanie Sia...
Susannah Mason
Kate Tydman
Kate Tydman
Christine Cooper
Sarah Woodward
Sarah Woodwar...
Eileen Herlie
Janie Dee
Janie Dee
Eileen Herlie
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