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National Theatre Live: The Crucible (2023)

Name: National Theatre Live: The Crucible
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Released: 2023-01-26
Duration: 160 min
Rating: 4.5
Cast: Brendan Cowell, Erin Doherty, Eileen Walsh, Karl Johnson, Nick Fletcher

National Theatre Live: The Crucible (2023), directed by Lyndsey Turner, starring Brendan Cowell and Erin Doherty.

01/26/2023 BR Drama, History and Thriller 2h 40m

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A witch hunt is beginning in Arthur Miller's captivating parable of power with Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Brendan Cowell (Yerma). Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women in Salem suddenly find their words have an almighty power. As a climate of fear, vendetta and accusation spreads through the community, no one is safe from trial. Lindsey Turner (Hamlet) directs this contemporary new staging, design by Tony award winner Es Devlin. Captured live from the Olivier stage of the national theater.

Lyndsey TurnerDirector
Arthur MillerWriter

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It premiered on January 26, 2023, a Thursday.
It runs 2h40 — well over the usual two hours.
This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

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StudiosNational Theatre
CountriesUnited Kingdom
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

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What is National Theatre Live: The Crucible about?

National Theatre Live: The Crucible: A witch hunt is beginning in Arthur Miller's captivating parable of power with Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Brendan Cowell (Yerma). Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women in Salem suddenly find their words have an almighty power. As a climate of fear, vendetta and accusation spreads through the commu…

Who directed National Theatre Live: The Crucible?

National Theatre Live: The Crucible was directed by Lyndsey Turner in 2023.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Crucible?

The cast of National Theatre Live: The Crucible includes Brendan Cowell, Erin Doherty, Eileen Walsh, Karl Johnson and Nick Fletcher.

How long is National Theatre Live: The Crucible?

National Theatre Live: The Crucible runs for 160 minutes, or 2h40.