Comedy drama

National Theatre Live: Hangmen (2016): Cast & Box Office

Name: National Theatre Live: Hangmen
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2016-03-03
Duration: 2 h 40 min
Cast: David Morrissey, Andy Nyman, Johnny Flynn, Craig Parkinson, James Dryden

National Theatre Live: Hangmen (2016) movie poster

National Theatre Live: Hangmen is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Ross MacGibbon and Matthew Dunster, starring David Morrissey as Harry, Andy Nyman and Johnny Flynn. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes and earned $907,914 worldwide.

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Released: March 3, 2016
Runtime: 2h 40m (160 min)
Directors: Ross MacGibbon and Matthew Dunster
Genres: Comedy , Drama
Original language: English
Studio: National Theatre
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is National Theatre Live: Hangmen About?

The premise of National Theatre Live: Hangmen without spoilers.

In a small pub in Oldham, northern England, local celebrity Harry is known for his former profession as a hangman. With hanging now abolished, reporters and pub regulars gather to hear his reaction. However, Harry's old assistant Syd and the mysterious Mooney are present, each harboring different and potentially dangerous motives for seeking him out on this historic day.

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Cast & crew

National Theatre Live: Hangmen Cast & Characters

David Morrissey leads the cast as Harry, with Andy Nyman as Syd and Johnny Flynn as Mooney. Directed by Ross MacGibbon and Matthew Dunster; 13 actors are credited in all.

Co-director Ross MacGibbon
Co-director Matthew Dunster

David Morrissey as Harry
Andy Nyman as Syd
Johnny Flynn as Mooney
Craig Parkinson as Inspector Fry

Also Starring in National Theatre Live: Hangmen

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James Dryden Clegg
Josef Davies Hennessy
Bronwyn James Shirley
John Hodgkinson Albert
Simon Rouse Arthur
Sally Rogers Alice
Mark Rose Guard
Ryan Pope Charlie
Tony Hirst Bill

From the directors

More from Ross MacGibbon and Matthew Dunster

More films directed by Ross MacGibbon and Matthew Dunster: The Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet, Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty, The Royal Ballet: Cinderella and Like Water for Chocolate.