Movie

National Theatre Live: The Magistrate

★ 6.0(3)20132h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Timothy Sheader
Release date: 2013-01-17
Runtime: 2h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: National Theatre

National Theatre Live: The Magistrate — trailer

About National Theatre Live: The Magistrate

National Theatre Live: The Magistrate is a 2013 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Timothy Sheader, starring John Lithgow, Nancy Carroll and Christina Cole. It has a runtime of 2 hours 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch National Theatre Live: The Magistrate in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Academy Award nominee and Tony Award-winner John Lithgow (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Shrek, 3rd Rock from the Sun) takes the title role in Arthur Wing Pinero’s uproarious Victorian farce, directed by Olivier Award-winner Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You and Into the Woods, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London). In a similar vein to the National Theatre’s smash-hit classic comedies, She Stoops to Conquer and London Assurance, The Magistrate is sure to have audiences doubled up with laughter. When amiable magistrate Posket (John Lithgow) marries Agatha (Olivier Award-winner Nancy Carroll, After the Dance), little does he realise she’s dropped five years from her age – and her son’s. When her deception looks set to be revealed, it sparks a series of hilarious indignities and outrageous mishaps.

Cast

John Lithgow

Posket

Nancy Carroll

Agatha

Christina Cole

Charlotte

Nicholas Burns

Captain Horace Vale

Nicholas Blane

Mr. Bullamy

Jonathan Coy

Colonel Lukyn

Themes & keywords

filmed theater

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How long is National Theatre Live: The Magistrate?+

National Theatre Live: The Magistrate has a runtime of 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).

Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Magistrate?+

National Theatre Live: The Magistrate stars John Lithgow, Nancy Carroll, Christina Cole, Nicholas Burns and Nicholas Blane.

When did National Theatre Live: The Magistrate come out?+

National Theatre Live: The Magistrate is a 2013 movie directed by Timothy Sheader.

What genre is National Theatre Live: The Magistrate?+

National Theatre Live: The Magistrate is Comedy film.

Who directed National Theatre Live: The Magistrate?+

National Theatre Live: The Magistrate was directed by Timothy Sheader.