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Cast
Paul Ready
as Charles Courtly
Simon Russell Beale
as Sir Harcourt Courtly
Michelle Terry
as Grace Harkaway
Mark Addy
as Squire Max Harkaway
Fiona Shaw
as Lady Gay Spanker
Matt Cross
as Richard Dazzle
Richard Briers
as Mr. Adolphus Spanker
Junix Inocian
as Mr. Solomon Isaacs
Prasanna Puwanarajah
as Servant
Nick Sampson
as Cool
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2010
Runtime2h 40m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes1
DirectorNicholas Hytner
WritersDion Boucicault
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsNational Theatre Live: London Assurance
About National Theatre Live: London Assurance
Grace has agreed to marry Sir Harcourt in return for his financial support of her family. At a house party in her father's place, Harcourt's son Charles also falls in love with Grace. When his father appears on the scene, he has to convince him that there is a case of mistaken identity and he is somebody else. Then Lady Gay Spanker, a married woman also visiting at the house, is persuaded by Charles to seduce his father and thus divert his attention from Grace. Much confusion and scheming ensues. One of the first five episodes also released on terrestrial TV on a 2009 BBC TV series titled "National Theatre Live".
Directed by Nicholas Hytner, National Theatre Live: London Assurance leans on a strong ensemble — Paul Ready, Simon Russell Beale, Michelle Terry — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2010.
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