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2011 · 2h 10m · Drama · History · Thriller
TMDB 6.4/10 (802 votes)
Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Essex Rebellion against her, the story advances the theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford who penned Shakespeare's plays.
Directed by Roland Emmerich
Box office $15M worldwide
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Cast & crew
Roland EmmerichDirector
Jamie Campbell Boweras Young Earl of Oxford
Rhys Ifansas Edward de Vere
David Thewlisas William Cecil
Joely Richardsonas Princess Elizabeth Tudor
Vanessa Redgraveas Queen Elizabeth I
Sebastian Armestoas Ben Jonson_(Spall_cropped).jpg?width=400)
Rafe Spallas William Shakespeare
Edward Hoggas Robert Cecil
Xavier Samuelas Earl of Southampton
Sam Reidas Earl of Essex
Paolo De Vitaas Francesco
Trystan Gravelleas Christopher Marlowe
Robert Emmsas Thomas Dekker
Tony Wayas Thomas Nashe