Titus Andronicus
Synopsis
Having subdued the Goths, warrior Titus Andronicus returns to Rome to bury his sons, with Gothic Queen Tamora and her retinue as captives. The newly-dead Roman Emperor's two sons, Saturninus and Bassianus, are competing for their father's title. According to Roman custom, Titus sacrifices Tamora's eldest son to the Gods; having the deciding vote, he also chooses Saturninus as Emperor.
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Trevor Peacock
Titus Andronicus
Eileen Atkins
Queen Tamora
Anna Calder-Marshall
Lavinia
Brian Protheroe
Saturninus
Edward Hardwicke
Marcus
Gavin Richards
Lucius
Hugh Quarshie
Aaron
Neil McCaul
Demetrius
Michael Crompton
Chiron
Nicholas Gecks
Bassianus
Crispin Redman
Quintus
Paul Davies Prowles
Young Lucius
Walter Brown
Aemilius
Tom Hunsinger
Martius
Michael Packer
Mutius
Derek Fuke
Captain / 3rd Goth / Sempronius
Peter Searles
Alarbus / 4th Goth / Valentine
John Benfield
Messenger / 1st Goth / Caius
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jane Howell
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Dudley Simpson
- Original Title
- Titus Andronicus
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jane Howell
William Shakespeare
Dudley Simpson
Ron Bowman
Shaun Sutton
Department Leadership Roster
Jane Howell
Director
Ron Bowman
Editor
Tony Burrough
Production Design
Colin Lavers
Costume Design
Shaun Sutton
Producer
Dudley Simpson
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Titus Andronicus
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What is Titus Andronicus about?
Having subdued the Goths, warrior Titus Andronicus returns to Rome to bury his sons, with Gothic Queen Tamora and her retinue as captives. The newly-dead Roman Emperor's two sons, Saturninus and Bassianus, are competing for their father's title. According to Roman custom, Titus sacrifices Tamora's eldest son to the Gods; having the deciding vote, he also chooses Saturninus as Emperor.
Who directed Titus Andronicus?
Titus Andronicus was directed by Jane Howell.
Who stars in Titus Andronicus?
The principal cast of Titus Andronicus includes Trevor Peacock, Eileen Atkins, Anna Calder-Marshall, Brian Protheroe, Edward Hardwicke.
When was Titus Andronicus released and how long is it?
Titus Andronicus was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Titus Andronicus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Titus Andronicus was composed by Dudley Simpson.