Understudy
Synopsis
There is a pub in London's West End called Understudy, frequented by young people who love acting even though they never get any large roles. They pass the time putting on their own productions, mostly Shakespearean plays, while waiting for that one big break. The de facto lead actor is Alec Rockwood, who used to perform on Vaudeville with his family.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masasumi Tani
- Screenplay & Story
- Masasumi Tani
- Original Title
- Understudy
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
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What is Understudy about?
There is a pub in London's West End called Understudy, frequented by young people who love acting even though they never get any large roles. They pass the time putting on their own productions, mostly Shakespearean plays, while waiting for that one big break. The de facto lead actor is Alec Rockwood, who used to perform on Vaudeville with his family.
Who directed Understudy?
Understudy was directed by Masasumi Tani.
Who stars in Understudy?
The principal cast of Understudy includes Hikaru Nanaho, Hanakage Arisu, Tomomi Ritsu, Natori Rei, Seina Sagiri.
When was Understudy released and how long is it?
Understudy was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.