National Theatre Live: London Assurance (2010)

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Released:
2010-06-24

Overview:
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.

Director:
Nicholas Hytner

Runtime:
2h 40min

Genre:
Comedy

  • Cast:
  • Paul Ready
    as
    Charles Courtly
  • Simon Russell Beale
    as
    Sir Harcourt Courtly
  • Michelle Terry
    as
    Grace Harkaway
  • Mark Addy
    as
    Squire Max Harkaway
  • Fiona Shaw
    as
    Lady Gay Spanker