Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy "Romeo and Ethel the Pirate's Daughter " before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role they fall into forbidden love -- and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses Shakespeare's comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
1998 | 2 h 3 min
Director: John Madden
Stars: Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush
