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National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika (2017): Cast

National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika (2017) movie poster

National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika is a 2017 drama directed by Bridget Caldwell, starring Nathan Lane as Roy M. Cohn/The Angel Antarctica, Andrew Garfield and Denise Gough. It runs 3 hours 41 minutes.

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National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 41m (221 min)
Director
Bridget Caldwell
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika About?

The premise of National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika without spoilers.

Set in 1980s New York City during the AIDS crisis and under a conservative administration, this stage production explores the struggles of individuals confronting life, death, love, and sexuality. Marianne Elliott directs this new interpretation of Tony Kushner’s acclaimed two-part play, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia On National Themes, examining themes of faith, politics, and personal identity amidst a period of profound social and cultural change.

National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • gay
  • closeted homosexual
  • gay couple
  • ex boyfriend
  • love
  • mormon
  • nurse
  • hiv
  • aids
  • reference to morticia addams
  • year 1986
  • angel
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  • mother in law
  • husband wife relationship
  • lawyer
  • ghost
  • prophet
  • emotional instability
  • united states of america
  • jew
  • hospital
  • judaism
  • 1980s
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Cast & crew

National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika Cast & Characters

Nathan Lane leads the cast as Roy M. Cohn/The Angel Antarctica, with Andrew Garfield as Prior Walter and Denise Gough as Harper Pitt/The Angel Africanii. Directed by Bridget Caldwell; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika

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From the director

More from Bridget Caldwell

More films directed by Bridget Caldwell: Cynthia Erivo: Legendary Voices at the Proms, National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches, Shakespeare Live! From the RSC and RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice.

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National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika Trailers & Videos

The trailer of National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika.

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National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Angels In America: Perestroika (National Theatre Live)” and “Angels In America: Perestroika”.

Also known as
  • Angels In America: Perestroika (National Theatre Live)
  • Angels In America: Perestroika
  • Angels In America (A Gay Fantasia On National Themes) Part Two: Perestroika by Tony Kushner
  • Angels In America (A Gay Fantasia On National Themes) Part One: Perestroika by Tony Kushner
  • NT Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika
  • 美國天使:重建-英國國家劇院現場
  • 天使在美国第二部:重建
  • 美國天使:重建

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National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika, each answered in a sentence.

How long is National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika?

National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika runs 3 hours 41 minutes (221 minutes).

When was National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika released?

National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika was released on July 27, 2017.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika?

National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika was directed by Bridget Caldwell.

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Who is in the cast of National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika?

National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika stars Nathan Lane as Roy M. Cohn/The Angel Antarctica, Andrew Garfield as Prior Walter and Denise Gough as Harper Pitt/The Angel Africanii, among 14 credited actors.

Does National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika have a post-credit scene?

No. National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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