• Shakespeare in Love (1998)
  • Details: 1998, UK, USA, Cert 15, 125 mins, Comedy / Period / Romance, Dir: John Madden

    With: Geoffrey Rush, Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Judi Dench

    Summary: Romantic comedy, cleverly mimicking Romeo and Juliet, in which the Bard of Avon (Joseph Fiennes) alleviates a nasty bout of writer's block by having a tempestuous affair with an aspiring actress, (Gwyneth Paltrow). Winner of seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Paltrow) and Best Supporting Actress (Dame Judi Dench).

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