William Shakespeare Movie Trailers
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RSC Live: Antony & Cleopatra Trailer (2017)
24 May 2017
Following Caesaras assassination, Mark Antony has reached the heights of power. Now he has neglected his empire for a life of decadent seduction with his mistress, Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt.
Big Business Trailer (1988)
10 June 1988
In the 1940s in the small town of Jupiter Hollow, two sets of identical twins are born in the same hospital on the same night.
Shakespeare’s Sonnets Trailer (2009)
05 December 2009
US stage director Robert Wilson has teamed up with pop star Rufus Wainwright to bring Shakespeare’s sonnets to the stage in Berlin.
National Theatre Live: King Lear Trailer (2011)
03 February 2011
An ageing monarch. A kingdom divided. A child’s love rejected. As Lear’s world descends into chaos, all that he once believed is brought into question.
The Complete Walk: Cymbeline Trailer (2016)
20 September 2016
To commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death, Shakespeare's Globe has assembled an all-star cast to make 37 short films – one for each play – and here's the twist: each lavish 10 minute vignette is made on location in the real setting of each plot.
Hamlet Trailer (1964)
17 June 1964
Hamlet suspects his uncle has murdered his father to claim the throne of Denmark, and the hand of Hamlet's mother, but the prince cannot decide whether or not he should take vengeance.
King Lear Trailer (2021)
02 July 2021
The once powerful King Lear chooses to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, and so begins one of Shakespeare’s most moving tragedies.
Hamlet Trailer (2000)
12 May 2000
Modern day adaptation of Shakespeare's immortal story about Hamlet's plight to avenge his father's murder in New York City.
Love's Labour's Lost Trailer (2000)
31 March 2000
A scholarly king and his three companions swear off the society of women for three years, only to have a diplomatic visit from a French princess and her three ladies-in-waiting thwart their intentions.
The Tragedy of Richard III Trailer (1983)
23 January 1983
Richard Duke of Gloucester, youngest brother of King Edward IV, will stop at nothing to get the crown.
King Lear Trailer (2015)
18 February 2015
The Stratford Festival’s critically acclaimed performance of King Lear. An aging monarch resolves to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, with consequences he little expects.
Hamlet Trailer (1980)
25 May 1980
Hamlet comes home from university to find his uncle married to his mother, and his father's ghost haunting the battlements and scaring the watch.
William Shakespeare's Hamlet Trailer (1990)
02 November 1990
A Danish prince and university student avenges his father's murder by his uncle, who stole the crown and married his mother.
Antony and Cleopatra Trailer (1972)
18 March 1972
Adaptation of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, a historical drama that attempts to bring an epic visual style to the Bard's original stage play.
The Taming of the Shrew Trailer (1976)
10 November 1976
San Francisco's prize-winning American Conservatory Theater's rowdy commedia dell'arte production incorporates slapstick, pratfall and earthy humor into William Shakespeare's comedy about the two unmarried daughters of a wealthy Italian merchant.
National Theatre Live: King Lear Trailer (2018)
27 September 2018
Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them.
Romeo and Juliet Trailer (2015)
13 December 2015
Adaption of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy 'Romeo and Juliet'.
National Theatre Live: As You Like It Trailer (2016)
30 March 2016
With her father the Duke banished and in exile, Rosalind and her cousin Celia leave their lives in the court behind them and journey into the Forest of Arden.
A Caribbean Dream Trailer (2016)
29 September 2016
Shakespeare’s romantic comedy is re-told in the Caribbean and brought into the 21st Century when Theseus and Hippolyta, returning Nationals, come home to Barbados to be married during Crop Over festival time.
King Lear Trailer (2008)
06 August 2008
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
As You Like It Trailer (2006)
01 September 2006
Witty, playful and utterly magical, the story is a compelling romantic adventure in which Rosalind and Orlando's celebrated courtship is played out against a backdrop of political rivalry, banishment and exile in the Forest of Arden - set in 19th-century Japan.
Little Hamlet Trailer (1960)
01 January 1960
Hamlet suspects his uncle has murdered his father to claim the throne of Denmark and the hand of Hamlet's mother, but the prince cannot decide whether or not he should take vengeance.
En midsommarnattsdröm Trailer (1990)
03 January 1990
Stage production of A Midsummer Night's Dream shot for television
Love Is All There Is Trailer (1996)
10 May 1996
The Malacicis, a hard-working Italian family recently immigrated from Florence, open a fancy restaurant in the Bronx, N.
Hrid Majharey Trailer (2014)
11 July 2014
An affair that begins one rainy evening on a lonely Calcutta street. And ends on yet another rainy evening in the Andaman Islands.
Hamlet Trailer (1964)
24 June 1964
Shakespeare's 17th century masterpiece about the "Melancholy Dane" was given one of its best screen treatments by Soviet director Grigori Kozintsev.
The Jew of Mestri Trailer (1923)
12 October 1923
The film "Der Kaufmann von Venedig" ( The Jew Of Mestri ) was written, produced and directed by Peter Paul Felner in the silent year of 1923 and is a free adaptation of "Merchant of Venice" written by Herr William Shakespeare.
Julius Caesar Trailer (2012)
24 June 2012
Film version of the Royal Shakespeare Company's 2012 production of Shakespeare's fast-moving thriller.
Hamlet Trailer (2015)
23 March 2015
From its sell-out run at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre comes a film version of this unique and critically acclaimed production of Hamlet with BAFTA-nominee Maxine Peake in the title role.
Richard III Trailer (1955)
13 December 1955
Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to seize power for himself.
A Midsummer Night's Dream Trailer (1964)
24 June 1964
Theseus, Duke of Athens, is going to marry Hyppolyta, Queen of the Amazons. Demetrius is engaged with Hermia, but Hermia loves Lysander.
The Complete Walk: Romeo and Juliet Trailer (2016)
03 October 2016
To commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death, Shakespeare's Globe has assembled an all-star cast to make 37 short films – one for each play – and here's the twist: each lavish 10 minute vignette is made on location in the real setting of each plot.
Romeo and Juliet Trailer (1978)
03 December 1978
Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona where we lay our scene, from ancient grudge break to new mutiny where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.
Hamlet - Live at Shakespeare's Globe Trailer (2018)
26 August 2018
Learning of his father’s death, Prince Hamlet comes home to find his uncle married to his mother and installed on the Danish throne.
William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Trailer (1979)
01 January 1979
A modernized adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night".
If It Be Love Trailer (2015)
02 October 2015
Inspired by the ageless words of William Shakespeare's classic texts, If It Be Love weaves together four portraits of varying and contrasting faces of love - the passion of Antony & Cleopatra, the tragic rejection of Ophelia by Hamlet, the haunting manipulation of Macbeth by his Lady, and the jealousy of Othello.
Macbeth Trailer (2006)
06 October 2006
Part of Tutto Verdi series - Macbeth (2006) Parma. Macbeth is one of the most multi-layered, profound and demanding roles that Verdi ever wrote for a baritone and the Italian singer Leo Nucci is arguably the most distinguished in his field.
The Adventures of Pericles Trailer (2016)
07 May 2016
A storm at sea brings love into the life of Pericles, Prince of Tyre – and another snatches it away.
Much Ado About Nothing Trailer (2013)
28 May 2013
A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.
All the World's a Stage (A Rotoscope Demonstration) Trailer (2018)
21 July 2018
Made as part of Craig Andrew Robertson's Animation degree, this is a monologue from Shakespeare which has been turned into a rotoscope film.
Henry V Trailer (2007)
11 November 2007
King Henry V of England is manipulated by the clergy into invading France to claim the crown; He finds that it is more difficult than he imagines, and must rely on his ability to lead his ragtag army to victory in the face of terrible odds.
King of Texas Trailer (2002)
02 June 2002
In this re-imagining of Shakespear's King Lear, Patrick Stewart stars as John Lear, a Texas cattle baron, who, after dividing his wealth among his three daughters, is rejected by them.
Macbeth: Shakespeare Lives Trailer (2016)
13 May 2016
A contemporary take on Lady Macbeth, summoning up her demons. A mix of live action and animation.
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe Trailer (2019)
20 June 2019
Double-meanings, disguises and dirty laundry abound as Sir John Falstaff sets about improving his financial situation by wooing Mistress Page and Mistress Ford.
Veeram Trailer (2017)
24 February 2017
Veeram is based on the ballads of North Malabar and narrates the tale of the brave and ambitious Kalarippayattu warrior, Chandu, whose story resembles that of William Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Julius Caesar Trailer (2010)
31 October 2010
A short film presenting a stylized, abridged adaptation of Shakespeare's play.
Romeo at Julieta Trailer (1951)
14 December 1951
Two teenagers fall in love, but their feuding families and fate itself cause the relationship to end in tragedy.
The Merchant of Venice Trailer (1973)
07 October 1973
An Edwardian take on the Shakespeare play starring Laurence Olivier.
Cirkus Trailer (2022)
23 December 2022
Two sets of identical twins are accidentally separated at birth. Several years later, when they are coincidentally in the same town, there is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding when people mistake them for each other.
Macbeth Trailer (1970)
04 November 1970
Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland.
Macbeth Trailer (1964)
16 March 1964
Hallmark Hall of Fame's second version of Shakespeare's classic play, with the same two stars and the same director as its first version, but a different supporting cast.
Romeo and Juliet Trailer (1983)
31 December 1983
This TV version of the world-famous play by William Shakespeare stands out for its unusual production design and mise-en-scene.
Antony and Cleopatra Trailer (1980)
09 August 1980
The love story of the great Roman commander Anthony and the oriental beauty Cleopatra, the tragic suicide of both, is recreated.
Ambition's Debt Trailer (2017)
01 January 2017
Adapted from William Shakespeare's epic tale of honor, ambition, betrayal, hubris, and the supernatural.
Haider Trailer (2014)
02 October 2014
A young man returns to Kashmir after his father's disappearance to confront his uncle - the man he suspects to have a role in his father's fate.
Hamile: The Tongo Hamlet Trailer (1964)
01 January 1964
An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare, which takes place in the home of the Frafra people, in the far north of Ghana.
Men Of Respect Trailer (1990)
01 October 1990
In this modern day version of Shakespeare's Macbeth, a hitman heeds a spiritualist's prophesies that he will rise to the head of his family.
R+J Trailer (2022)
28 February 2022
This radically reimagined version of Shakespeare's romantic tragedy Romeo and Juliet invites you into an up-to-the-minute world of sound and music, a world in which the entrenched hostilities of an older generation are challenged by the passions of young people who only want to love.
King Lear Trailer (1983)
03 April 1983
An aging King invites disaster when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters and rejects his one loving, but honest one.
Faustão Trailer (1971)
01 January 1971
A gang of bandits led by Faustão intervene in a fight between two members of rival families, the Pereiras and the Araújos.