Bill
"London is not going to know what hit it!"
Originally released in 2015. Bill is a comedy/family film. directed by Richard Bracewell.
Starring Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, and Martha Howe-Douglas
Synopsis
What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 27, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (83 votes)
Box Office
$968.5K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mathew Baynton
as William 'Bill' Shakespeare / Lord Burghley / English Messenger / Customs Official
Simon Farnaby
as Earl of Croydon / Juan Domingo / Sausage / Dmitri Alexandrovitch / Fur Seller
Martha Howe-Douglas
as Anne Hathaway / Molly / Spanish Courtier / Body Collector
Jim Howick
as Christopher Marlowe / Gabriel Montoya / Cynical Jester / Palace Doorman / Mysterious Man / Even Grubbier Thief / Party Planner
Laurence Rickard
as Sir Francis Walsingham / Lope Lopez / Stand-Up Jester / Chatty Guard / Slightly Late Courtier / Ian / Hanging Criminal / Chicken Drumstick
Ben Willbond
as King Phillip II of Spain / Earl of Southampton / Grubby Thief / Alexander Dimitrievitch / Head of Guards
Helen McCrory
as Queen Elizabeth I
Damian Lewis
as Sir Richard Hawkins
Justin Edwards
as Sir Francis Drake
Rufus Jones
as Sir Walter Raleigh
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $968,534
Production Companies
- Punk Cinema
- BBC Film
- Cowboy Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bill about?
What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream.
Who directed Bill?
Bill was directed by Richard Bracewell.
How long is Bill?
Bill has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Bill released?
Bill was released on March 27, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bill?
The main cast of Bill includes Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard.