Claire DanesMariaSavaraTV movie
Stage Beauty
She was the first of her kind. He was the last of his.
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.
ComedyRomance
Starring
Claire Danes, Billy Crudup, Derek Hutchinson
Directed by
Richard Eyre
About
Stage Beauty
ComedyRomance
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.
She was the first of her kind. He was the last of his.
Information
- Released
- Sep 3, 2004
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Status
- Released
Language & origin
- Original audio
- English
- Country
- US, GB
- Rating
- R
- Directed by
- Richard Eyre
Production
- Studio
- Lions Gate Films
Cast
People in this story
Claire DanesMaria
Billy CrudupNed Kynaston
Derek HutchinsonStage Manager
Mark LetherenMale Emelia/Dickie
Tom WilkinsonBetterton
Ben ChaplinGeorge Villiars, Duke of Buckingham
Hugh BonnevilleSamuel Pepys
Fenella WoolgarLady Meresvale
Richard GriffithsSir Charles Sedley
Clare HigginsMistress Revels
Rupert EverettKing Charles II
Tom HollanderSir Peter LelyMetadata and artwork discovery powered by TMDB.