Released:
2004-09-03

Overview:
Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.

Director:
Richard Eyre

Runtime:
1h 46min

Genre:
Comedy, Romance

• Cast:
• 
  Claire Danes
  as
  Maria
• 
  Billy Crudup
  as
  Ned Kynaston
• 
  Derek Hutchinson
  as
  Stage Manager
• 
  Mark Letheren
  as
  Male Emelia/Dickie
• 
  Tom Wilkinson
  as
  Betterton