

National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies
Synopsis
In 1968 America, as two men fight to become the next president, all eyes are on the battle between two others: the cunningly conservative William F. Buckley Jr., and the unruly liberal Gore Vidal. During a new nightly television format, they debate the moral landscape of a shattered nation.
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Best of Enemies starring Zachary Quinto & David Harewood | Official trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-06
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Gore Vidal
David Harewood
William F. Buckley, Jr.
Emilio Doorgasingh
William Sheehan / Chet Huntley / Howard Austen
Clare Foster
Patricia Buckley
Tom Godwin
Frank Meyer / Andy Warhol / Bobby Kennedy / More...
John Hodgkinson
Howard K Smith / Mayor Daley
Syrus Lowe
James Baldwin / George / Martin Luther King, Jr.
Kevin McMonagle
Elmer Lower / Walter Kronkite
Sam Otto
Tariq Ali / Matt
Deborah Alli
Aretha Franklin / Patty the Party Guest / Brooke Gladstone
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Herrin
- Screenplay & Story
- James Graham
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Herrin
James Graham
Department Leadership Roster
James Graham
Writer
Jeremy Herrin
Director
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What is National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies about?
In 1968 America, as two men fight to become the next president, all eyes are on the battle between two others: the cunningly conservative William F. Buckley Jr., and the unruly liberal Gore Vidal. During a new nightly television format, they debate the moral landscape of a shattered nation.
Who directed National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies?
National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies was directed by Jeremy Herrin.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies includes Zachary Quinto, David Harewood, Emilio Doorgasingh, Clare Foster, Tom Godwin.
When was National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies?
National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).



















