Much Ado About Nothing(1993)
“Romance. Mischief. Seduction. Revenge. Remarkable.”
Overview
In this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio's commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme. Their targets are sharp-witted duo Benedick and Beatrice -- a tough task indeed, considering their corresponding distaste for love and each other. Meanwhile, meddling Don John plots to ruin the wedding.
Director
Kenneth Branagh
Studio
Renaissance Films
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$23M
Cast
Emma Thompson
as Beatrice
Kenneth Branagh
as Benedick
Kate Beckinsale
as Hero
Denzel Washington
as Don Pedro
Michael Keaton
as Dogberry
Keanu Reeves
as Don John
Robert Sean Leonard
as Claudio
Richard Briers
as Signor Leonato
Imelda Staunton
as Margaret
Jimmy Yuill
as Friar Francis
Brian Blessed
as Antonio
Phyllida Law
as Ursula
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$11M
Box Office
$23M
Production Companies
Renaissance Films • BBC Film • American Playhouse
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What is Much Ado About Nothing about?▼
In this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio's commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme. Their targets are sharp-witted duo Benedick and Beatrice -- a tough task indeed, considering their corresponding distaste for love and each other. Meanwhile, meddling Don John plots to ruin the wedding.
Who directed Much Ado About Nothing?▼
Much Ado About Nothing was directed by Kenneth Branagh and released in 1993. It is a drama, comedy, romance film.
How long is Much Ado About Nothing?▼
Much Ado About Nothing has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Much Ado About Nothing?▼
The cast of Much Ado About Nothing includes Emma Thompson as Beatrice, Kenneth Branagh as Benedick, Kate Beckinsale as Hero, Denzel Washington as Don Pedro, Michael Keaton as Dogberry and more.
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