

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
7.5/1020242h 45mReleased
Drama
In 1964, Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under Sir John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.
Released: Mar 21, 2024
Top Cast

Johnny Flynn
Richard Burton

Mark Gatiss
Sir John Gielgud

Tuppence Middleton
Elizabeth Taylor















































