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A Midsummer Night's Dream

Whimsical interpretation of Shakespeare's evergreen comedy, setting the tale of young romance, squabbling fairies and amateur dramatics in late-19th-century Tuscany.

Whimsical interpretation of one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies. The evergreen tale of young romance, squabbling fairies and amateur dramatics is translated to late-19th-century Tuscany, where a series of tangled relationships is further complicated by harsh civic laws, a domineering father, and a magic flower in the hands of an impish spirit of the forest.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Sat 9 Jun 200713:35

Credits

RoleContributor
ActorCalista Flockhart
DirectorMichael Hoffman
ActorAnna Friel
ActorChristian Bale
ActorDominic West
ActorMichelle Pfeiffer
ActorRupert Everett
ActorKevin Kline

Broadcast

  • Sat 9 Jun 200713:35