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Bill

2015-03-27 · 94 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Family

What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream.

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Directors
Richard Bracewell
Production companies
Punk Cinema, BBC Film, Cowboy Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 968,534

Top Cast

Mathew BayntonMathew BayntonWilliam 'Bill' Shakespeare / Lord Burghley / English Messenger / Customs Official
Simon FarnabySimon FarnabyEarl of Croydon / Juan Domingo / Sausage / Dmitri Alexandrovitch / Fur Seller
Martha Howe-DouglasMartha Howe-DouglasAnne Hathaway / Molly / Spanish Courtier / Body Collector
Jim HowickJim HowickChristopher Marlowe / Gabriel Montoya / Cynical Jester / Palace Doorman / Mysterious Man / Even Grubbier Thief / Party Planner
Laurence RickardLaurence RickardSir Francis Walsingham / Lope Lopez / Stand-Up Jester / Chatty Guard / Slightly Late Courtier / Ian / Hanging Criminal / Chicken Drumstick
Ben WillbondBen WillbondKing Phillip II of Spain / Earl of Southampton / Grubby Thief / Alexander Dimitrievitch / Head of Guards
Helen McCroryHelen McCroryQueen Elizabeth I
Damian LewisDamian LewisSir Richard Hawkins
Justin EdwardsJustin EdwardsSir Francis Drake
Rufus JonesRufus JonesSir Walter Raleigh
John Henry FalleMiguel
Jamie DemetriouJamie DemetriouSergio
Richard AtwillSevi
George HewerSpanish Servant
Tom MeetenTom MeetenSpanish Servant
Stephen GreifStephen GreifSpanish Advisor
Gareth TunleyGareth TunleyGuard
Richard GloverCatholic Contact
Andy GilliesBoris
Sam ExleySpanish Courtier

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