National Theatre Live: The Beaux Stratagem
Originally released in 2015. National Theatre Live: The Beaux Stratagem is a comedy film. directed by Simon Godwin.
Starring Lloyd Hutchinson, Amy Morgan, and Samuel Barnett
Synopsis
The ‘Beaux’: Mr Aimwell and Mr Archer, two charming, dissolute young men who have blown their fortunes in giddy London. Shamed and debt-ridden, they flee to provincial Lichfield. Their ‘Stratagem’: to marry for money. Lodged at the local inn, posing as master and servant, they encounter a teeming variety of human obstacles: a crooked landlord, a fearsome highwayman, a fervent French Count, a maid on the make, a drunken husband, a furious butler, a natural healer and a strange, turbulent priest. But their greatest obstacle is love. When the Beaux meet their match in Dorinda and Mrs Sullen they are most at risk, for in love they might be truly discovered.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- National Theatre
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Theatre Live: The Beaux Stratagem about?
The ‘Beaux’: Mr Aimwell and Mr Archer, two charming, dissolute young men who have blown their fortunes in giddy London. Shamed and debt-ridden, they flee to provincial Lichfield. Their ‘Strat...
Who directed National Theatre Live: The Beaux Stratagem?
National Theatre Live: The Beaux Stratagem was directed by Simon Godwin.
When was National Theatre Live: The Beaux Stratagem released?
National Theatre Live: The Beaux Stratagem was released on September 3, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in National Theatre Live: The Beaux Stratagem?
The main cast of National Theatre Live: The Beaux Stratagem includes Lloyd Hutchinson, Amy Morgan, Samuel Barnett, Geoffrey Streatfeild, Pippa Bennett-Warner.