Young William Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, 'Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter', before it's even written. When lovely noblewoman Viola de Lesseps auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love — and Shakespeare's play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship intensifies, the comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
Top Cast
Joseph Fiennes as Will Shakespeare
Gwyneth Paltrow as Viola De Lesseps
Geoffrey Rush as Philip Henslowe
Tom Wilkinson as Hugh Fennyman
Judi Dench as Queen Elizabeth
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