A Midsummer Night's Dream (1996)
Overview
A film adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy, based on a popular stage production by the Royal Shakespeare Company. A small boy dreams the play, which unfolds in a surreal landscape of umbrellas and lightbulbs.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.318 |
Directed By
Adrian Noble
Crew
Adrian Noble
Ian Wilson
Paul Hodgson
Paul Arnott
Howard Blake
Peter Hollywood
Alison Chard
William Shakespeare
TOP CAST
Lindsay Duncan
Hippolyta / Titania
Alex Jennings
Theseus / Oberon
Finbar Lynch
Philostrate / Puck
Desmond Barrit
Nick Bottom
Osheen Jones
The Boy
Monica Dolan
Hermia
Emily Raymond
Helena
Ann Hasson
First Fairy
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