Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Comedy

Much Ado About Nothing (1973): Cast

Much Ado About Nothing (1973) movie poster

Much Ado About Nothing is a 1973 comedy directed by Nick Havinga, starring Kathleen Widdoes as Beatrice, Sam Waterston and Barnard Hughes. It runs 2 hours 45 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Much Ado About Nothing (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 45m (165 min)
Director
Nick Havinga
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Much Ado About Nothing About?

The premise of Much Ado About Nothing without spoilers.

After returning from war with his Teddy Roosevelt Roughrider unit, Don Pedro discovers Beatrice has turned down his marriage proposal. Determined to pair her with her former lover Benedick, he resorts to careful trickery, aware that Beatrice is an independent‑minded, bicycle‑riding suffragette who will not be easily swayed.

Much Ado About Nothing Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • male female relationship
  • shakespeare's much ado about nothing
  • based on play
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Much Ado About Nothing Cast & Characters

Kathleen Widdoes leads the cast as Beatrice, with Sam Waterston as Benedick and Barnard Hughes as Dogberry. Directed by Nick Havinga; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Much Ado About Nothing

· 4 more
From the director

More from Nick Havinga

One more film directed by Nick Havinga: The School for Scandal.

Full filmography
Videos

Much Ado About Nothing Videos

The clip of Much Ado About Nothing.

Sam Waterston in Much Ado About Nothing| Broadway Digital Archive | Marquee TV

Seen Much Ado About Nothing?

FAQ

Much Ado About Nothing FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Much Ado About Nothing, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Much Ado About Nothing?

Much Ado About Nothing runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).

When was Much Ado About Nothing released?

Much Ado About Nothing was released on February 2, 1973.

Who directed Much Ado About Nothing?

Much Ado About Nothing was directed by Nick Havinga.

More films by Nick Havinga

Who is in the cast of Much Ado About Nothing?

Much Ado About Nothing stars Kathleen Widdoes as Beatrice, Sam Waterston as Benedick and Barnard Hughes as Dogberry, among 8 credited actors.

Does Much Ado About Nothing have a post-credit scene?

No. Much Ado About Nothing has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app