Claire Danes
Maria
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Stage Beauty
“She was the first of her kind. He was the last of his.”
3 Sept 2004 · 106 min · English
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The film
Synopsis
Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.
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On screen
Cast & characters
Billy Crudup
Ned Kynaston
Derek Hutchinson
Stage Manager
Mark Letheren
Male Emelia/Dickie
Tom Wilkinson
Betterton
Ben Chaplin
George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham
Hugh Bonneville
Samuel Pepys
Fenella Woolgar
Lady Meresvale
Richard Griffiths
Sir Charles Sedley
Clare Higgins
Mistress Revels
Rupert Everett
King Charles II
Tom Hollander
Sir Peter Lely
Behind the camera
Key crew
- Director
- Richard Eyre
- Writing
- Jeffrey Hatcher
- Cinematography
- Andrew Dunn
- Original music
- George Fenton
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