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Bill

Bill

Bill

Bill

London is not going to know what hit it!

2015•1h 34m•

★6.8(84 ratings)

ComedyFamily

Overview

What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream.

Director

Richard Bracewell

Writers

Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Susie Donkin

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Main Cast

Mathew Baynton

Mathew Baynton

William 'Bill' Shakespeare / Lord Burghley / English Messenger / Customs Official

Simon Farnaby

Simon Farnaby

Earl of Croydon / Juan Domingo / Sausage / Dmitri Alexandrovitch / Fur Seller

Martha Howe-Douglas

Martha Howe-Douglas

Anne Hathaway / Molly / Spanish Courtier / Body Collector

Jim Howick

Jim Howick

Christopher Marlowe / Gabriel Montoya / Cynical Jester / Palace Doorman / Mysterious Man / Even Grubbier Thief / Party Planner

Laurence Rickard

Laurence Rickard

Sir Francis Walsingham / Lope Lopez / Stand-Up Jester / Chatty Guard / Slightly Late Courtier / Ian / Hanging Criminal / Chicken Drumstick

Ben Willbond

Ben Willbond

King Phillip II of Spain / Earl of Southampton / Grubby Thief / Alexander Dimitrievitch / Head of Guards

Helen McCrory

Helen McCrory

Queen Elizabeth I

Damian Lewis

Damian Lewis

Sir Richard Hawkins

Justin Edwards

Justin Edwards

Sir Francis Drake

Rufus Jones

Rufus Jones

Sir Walter Raleigh

John Henry Falle

John Henry Falle

Miguel

Jamie Demetriou

Jamie Demetriou

Sergio

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Richard Bracewell

Writing

Writer: Laurence Rickard
Writer: Ben Willbond
Writer: Susie Donkin

Production

Producer: Charles Steel
Producer: Richard Bracewell
Producer: Alasdair Flind
Producer: Tony Bracewell
Executive Producer: Natascha Wharton
Casting: Rosalie Clayton

Music & Sound

Foley Artist: Jason Swanscott
Foley Artist: Jack Stew
Assistant Foley Artist: Jemma Riley-Tolch
Foley Mixer: Glen Gathard
Original Music Composer: Andrew Hewitt

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Laurie Rose
Camera Operator: Mark Milsome

Editing

Editor: David Freeman
Editor: Billy Sneddon
Editor: Gary Dollner

Art Direction

Production Design: Simon Scullion
Art Direction: Keith Dunne
Set Decoration: Clare Keyte

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup Designer: Nadia Stacey
Costume Design: Charlotte Morris
Prosthetic Designer: Dan Martin
Makeup Artist: Jenny Hammond
Makeup Artist: Anna Morena

Keywords

assassination attempt16th century

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "London is not going to know what hit it!"

#2

The film grossed $968.5K at the box office.

#3

The runtime is 94 minutes (1h 34m).

#4

The film was directed by Richard Bracewell.

#5

The screenplay was written by Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond.

#6

The score was composed by Andrew Hewitt.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Laurie Rose.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt2978576.

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Rating

6.8/10

Good

84 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Bill

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

Revenue:

$968,534

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