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National Theatre Live: Coriolanus (2014)

"Let me have war, say I: it exceeds peace as far as day does night."

8.220142h 35mEN
Drama

Directed by Josie Rourke

Rating

8.2/10

Runtime

2h 35m

Language

EN

Release

January 29, 2014

Director

Josie Rourke

Overview

When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens’ hunger swells to an appetite for change, and on returning from the field Coriolanus must confront the march of realpolitik and...

Cast

Tom Hiddleston

Tom Hiddleston

Caius Martius Coriolanus

Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

Menenius Agrippa

Deborah Findlay

Deborah Findlay

Volumnia

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen

Virgilia

Elliot Levey

Elliot Levey

Junius Brutus

Jacqueline Boatswain

Jacqueline Boatswain

Valeria / Fourth Citizen

Peter de Jersey

Peter de Jersey

Cominius

Helen Schlesinger

Helen Schlesinger

Sicinia

Hadley Fraser

Hadley Fraser

Aufidius

Alfred Enoch

Alfred Enoch

Titus Lartius

Mark Stanley

Mark Stanley

Second Citizen / Volscian Lieutenant

Rochenda Sandall

Rochenda Sandall

First Citizen

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into National Theatre Live: Coriolanus (2014), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens’ hunger swells to an appetite for change, and on returning from the field Coriolanus must confront the march of realpolitik and the voice of an angry people.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of National Theatre Live: Coriolanus. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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