Love's Labour's Lost
Synopsis
A scholarly king and his three companions swear off the society of women for three years, only to have a diplomatic visit from a French princess and her three ladies-in-waiting thwart their intentions.
Top Cast
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Christopher Blake
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Geoffrey Burridge
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Mike Gwilym
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Maureen Lipman
The Princess of France
Jenny Agutter
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Katy Behean
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Petra Markham
Katharine
David Warner
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John Kane
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Costard
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John Burgess
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John Wells
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Valentine Dyall
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elijah Moshinsky
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Stephen Oliver
- Original Title
- Love's Labour's Lost
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Time-Life Video, BBC, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elijah Moshinsky
William Shakespeare
Stephen Oliver
Stan Pow
Shaun Sutton
Department Leadership Roster
Elijah Moshinsky
Director
Shaun Sutton
Producer
Stan Pow
Editor
Tony Abbott
Production Design
Barbara Gosnold
Production Design
Colin Lavers
Costume Design
Stephen Oliver
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love's Labour's Lost
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What is Love's Labour's Lost about?
A scholarly king and his three companions swear off the society of women for three years, only to have a diplomatic visit from a French princess and her three ladies-in-waiting thwart their intentions.
Who directed Love's Labour's Lost?
Love's Labour's Lost was directed by Elijah Moshinsky.
Who stars in Love's Labour's Lost?
The principal cast of Love's Labour's Lost includes Jonathan Kent, Christopher Blake, Geoffrey Burridge, Mike Gwilym, Maureen Lipman.
When was Love's Labour's Lost released and how long is it?
Love's Labour's Lost was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Love's Labour's Lost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love's Labour's Lost was composed by Stephen Oliver.