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National Theatre Live: London Assurance
7.0 / 10• 2010• 2h 40m•NR• English
Comedy
Storyline
Grace has agreed to marry Sir Harcourt in return for his financial support of her family. At a house party in her father's place, Harcourt's son Charles also falls in love with Grace. When his father appears on the scene, he has to convince him that there is a case of mistaken identity and he is somebody else. Then Lady Gay Spanker, a married woman also visiting at the house, is persuaded by Charles to seduce his father and thus divert his attention from Grace. Much confusion and scheming ensues. One of the first five episodes also released on terrestrial TV on a 2009 BBC TV series titled "National Theatre Live".
Cast & Crew
Paul Ready
Charles Courtly
Lead
Simon Russell Beale
Sir Harcourt Courtly
Michelle Terry
Grace Harkaway
Mark Addy
Squire Max Harkaway
Fiona Shaw
Lady Gay Spanker
Matt Cross
Richard Dazzle
Richard Briers
Mr. Adolphus Spanker
Junix Inocian
Mr. Solomon Isaacs
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nicholas Hytner's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. National Theatre Live: London Assurance is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
