National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage (2013): Cast
National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage is a 2013 documentary directed by Nicholas Hytner, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Rosencrantz, Judi Dench and Derek Jacobi. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 26m (146 min)
- Director
- Nicholas Hytner
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage About?
The premise of National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage without spoilers.
To mark its 50th anniversary, the National Theatre of Great Britain presents a special celebration showcasing the best of British acting talent. This unique evening brings together unforgettable performances from across its history, broadcast live from London to cinemas worldwide. It's a retrospective look at five decades of theatrical excellence.
National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage Cast & Characters
Benedict Cumberbatch leads the cast as Rosencrantz, with Judi Dench as Cleopatra/Desiree Armfeldt and Derek Jacobi as Claudius/Spooner. Directed by Nicholas Hytner; 27 actors are credited in all.
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Director Nicholas Hytner
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Benedict Cumberbatch as Rosencrantz -
Judi Dench as Cleopatra/Desiree Armfeldt -
Derek Jacobi as Claudius/Spooner -
Ralph Fiennes as Lambert Le Roux
Also Starring in National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage
· 23 more- Michael Gambon Hirst
- James Corden Timms
- Maggie Smith Mrs. Sullen
- Rory Kinnear Iago
- Penelope Wilton Delia
- Simon Russell Beale Hamlet
- Alex Jennings Henry Higgins
- Andrew Scott
- Christopher Eccleston
- Dominic Cooper Dakin
- Frances De La Tour Kay
- Roger Allam
- Alan Bennett Hector
- Nicholas Le Prevost Ernest
- Adrian Lester Othello
- Jonathan Bailey Cassio
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- Trevor Nunn Themselves
- Sacha Dhawan Akhtar
- Malcolm Sinclair Colonel Pickering
- Anna Maxwell Martin
- Lyndsey Marshal
- Aaron Neil
- James Doherty
More from Nicholas Hytner
More films directed by Nicholas Hytner, best-rated first: The Madness of King George, The History Boys, The Choral and The Lady in the Van.
National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage Also Known As
Also known as “英国国家剧院五十周年庆典”.
- Also known as
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- 英国国家剧院五十周年庆典
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National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage, each answered in a sentence.
How long is National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage?
National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).
When was National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage released?
National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage was released on November 2, 2013.
Who directed National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage?
National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage was directed by Nicholas Hytner.
More films by Nicholas Hytner Who is in the cast of National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage?
National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Rosencrantz, Judi Dench as Cleopatra/Desiree Armfeldt and Derek Jacobi as Claudius/Spooner, among 27 credited actors.
Does National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage have a post-credit scene?
No. National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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