RSC Live: Coriolanus
Originally released in 2017. RSC Live: Coriolanus is a feature film. directed by Angus Jackson. With a runtime of 3h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Charles Aitken, and Tony Boncza
Synopsis
A full-throttle war play that revels in the sweat of the battlefield, Coriolanus transports us back to the emergence of the republic of Rome.Caius Martius Coriolanus is a fearless soldier but a reluctant leader. His ambitious mother attempts to carve him a path to political power, but he struggles to change his nature and do what is required to achieve greatness. In this new city state struggling to find its feet, where the gap between rich and poor is widening every day, Coriolanus must decide who he really is and where his allegiances lie.Rome Season Director, Angus Jackson, completes the Royal Shakespeare Company’s collection of Shakespeare’s Roman plays with a visceral production which sees Sope Dirisu (One Night in Miami, Donmar Warehouse, 2016) take on the title role.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
as Caius Martius Coriolanus
Charles Aitken
as Cominius
Tony Boncza
as Roman Citizen/Roman Soldier/Volscian Senator
James Corrigan
as Aufidius
Haydn Gwynne
as Volumnia
Paul Jesson
as Menenius
Martina Laird
as Junius Brutus/Roman Soldier
Hannah Morrish
as Virgilia/Volscian Soldier
Jackie Morrison
as Sicinius Veletus/Roman Soldier
Katherine Toy
as Valeria/Roman Soldier/Roman Citizen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Royal Shakespeare Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RSC Live: Coriolanus about?
A full-throttle war play that revels in the sweat of the battlefield, Coriolanus transports us back to the emergence of the republic of Rome.Caius Martius Coriolanus is a fearless soldier but a rel...
Who directed RSC Live: Coriolanus?
RSC Live: Coriolanus was directed by Angus Jackson.
How long is RSC Live: Coriolanus?
RSC Live: Coriolanus has a runtime of 3 hours and 30 minutes (210 minutes total).
When was RSC Live: Coriolanus released?
RSC Live: Coriolanus was released on October 11, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in RSC Live: Coriolanus?
The main cast of RSC Live: Coriolanus includes Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Charles Aitken, Tony Boncza, James Corrigan, Haydn Gwynne.