Stage Beauty(2004)
“She was the first of her kind. He was the last of his.”
Overview
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.
Director
Richard Eyre
Studio
Lions Gate Films
Revenue
$777K
Cast
Claire Danes
as Maria
Billy Crudup
as Ned Kynaston
Derek Hutchinson
as Stage Manager
Mark Letheren
as Male Emelia/Dickie
Tom Wilkinson
as Betterton
Ben Chaplin
as George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham
Hugh Bonneville
as Samuel Pepys
Fenella Woolgar
as Lady Meresvale
Richard Griffiths
as Sir Charles Sedley
Clare Higgins
as Mistress Revels
Rupert Everett
as King Charles II
Tom Hollander
as Sir Peter Lely
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Box Office
$777K
Production Companies
Lions Gate Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stage Beauty?▼
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What is Stage Beauty about?▼
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.
Who directed Stage Beauty?▼
Stage Beauty was directed by Richard Eyre and released in 2004. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is Stage Beauty?▼
Stage Beauty has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Stage Beauty?▼
The cast of Stage Beauty includes Claire Danes as Maria, Billy Crudup as Ned Kynaston, Derek Hutchinson as Stage Manager, Mark Letheren as Male Emelia/Dickie, Tom Wilkinson as Betterton and more.
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