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Completed - ENGLISH - Family, Action/Adventure - 94 minutes

Log Line

The untold story of Shakespeare – how Bill became William. A comedy about living the dream and saving the Queen.

Previous markets

  • Berlin EFM 2014 (Debut)
  • Cannes 2014 (Line up)
  • Berlin EFM 2015 (Premiere)
  • Cannes 2015 (Line up)
Full history

Year of production : 2014

Director(s) : Richard BRACEWELL
Writer(s) : Ben WILLBOND, Laurence RICKARD
Cast : Jim HOWICK, Martha HOWE-DOUGLAS, Mathew BAYNTON, Simon FARNABY, Helen MCCRORY, Damian LEWIS

Producer(s) : Alasdair FLIND, Charles STEEL, Tony BRACEWELL

Synopsis

BILL tells the story of how hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his family and home to follow his dream. It’s a tale of murderous kings, spies, lost loves, and a plot to blow up Queen Elizabeth.
This family film features the BAFTA-winning stars of hit BBC TV show Horrible Histories.

Production

Country(ies) : UNITED KINGDOM

Start of shooting : February 2014

GERMANY PLAION PICTURES
NETHERLAND PINK MOON B.V.
UNITED KIN Feb 15, 2016 UNIVERSAL PICTU
UNITED KIN KOCH MEDIA LTD


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