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National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies (2023): Cast & Box Office

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National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies is a 2023 historical drama directed by Jeremy Herrin, starring David Harewood as William F. Buckley, Jr., Emilio Doorgasingh and Clare Foster. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes and earned $398,554 worldwide.

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National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 15m (135 min)
Director
Jeremy Herrin
Genres
History , Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies About?

The premise of National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies without spoilers.

During the tumultuous year of 1968, as the American presidential race intensified, a different kind of battle unfolded on television. William F. Buckley Jr., a prominent conservative, and Gore Vidal, a provocative liberal, engaged in a series of nightly debates. This new television format provided a platform for them to clash over the moral and political issues defining a deeply divided nation, offering viewers a compelling look at opposing viewpoints amidst a period of significant social change.

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Cast & crew

National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies Cast & Characters

David Harewood leads the cast as William F. Buckley, Jr., with Emilio Doorgasingh as William Sheehan / Chet Huntley / Howard Austen and Clare Foster as Patricia Buckley. Directed by Jeremy Herrin; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jeremy Herrin

More films directed by Jeremy Herrin: National Theatre Live: People, Places and Things, National Theatre Live: After Life, Brexit Shorts: Time to Leave and National Theatre Live: This House.

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Box office

National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies Box Office

National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies grossed $398,554 worldwide.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$398.6K

International
$398.6K
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National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies Trailers & Videos

The trailer of National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies.

Best of Enemies starring Zachary Quinto & David Harewood | Official trailer
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National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies Also Known As

Also known as “NT Live: Best of Enemies”.

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  • NT Live: Best of Enemies

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National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies, each answered in a sentence.

How long is National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies?

National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

When was National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies released?

National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies was released on May 18, 2023.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies?

National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies was directed by Jeremy Herrin.

More films by Jeremy Herrin

Who is in the cast of National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies?

National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies stars David Harewood as William F. Buckley, Jr., Emilio Doorgasingh as William Sheehan / Chet Huntley / Howard Austen and Clare Foster as Patricia Buckley, among 10 credited actors.

How much did National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies make at the box office?

National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies grossed $398,554 worldwide.

Does National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies have a post-credit scene?

No. National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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