Stage Beauty
“She was the first of her kind. He was the last of his.”
Synopsis
Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Stage Beauty HD Digital Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-08
Top Cast
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Claire Danes
Maria
Billy Crudup
Ned Kynaston
Derek Hutchinson
Stage Manager
Mark Letheren
Male Emelia/Dickie
Tom Wilkinson
Betterton
Ben Chaplin
George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham
Hugh Bonneville
Samuel Pepys
Fenella Woolgar
Lady Meresvale
Richard Griffiths
Sir Charles Sedley
Clare Higgins
Mistress Revels
Rupert Everett
King Charles II
Tom Hollander
Sir Peter Lely
Edward Fox
Sir Edward Hyde
Jack Kempton
Call Boy
David Westhead
Harry
Nick Barber
Nick
Stephen Marcus
Thomas Cockerell
Zoë Tapper
Nell Gwynn
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$777K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Eyre
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Hatcher
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- Stage Beauty
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $777K
- Production Studios
- Artisan Entertainment, Qwerty Films, Tribeca Productions, BBC Film, N1 European Film Produktions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Eyre
Jeffrey Hatcher
George Fenton
Andrew Dunn
Tariq Anwar
James D. Stern, Michael Kuhn, Richard Eyre, Jane Rosenthal, Hardy Justice
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Eyre
Director
Jane Rosenthal
Producer
Hardy Justice
Producer
Tom Delmar
Stunt Coordinator
Andrew Dunn
Director of Photography
Robert De Niro
Producer
Jim Clay
Production Design
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Jeffrey Hatcher
Writer
Tariq Anwar
Editor
Tim Hatley
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stage Beauty
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What is Stage Beauty about?
Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.
Who directed Stage Beauty?
Stage Beauty was directed by Richard Eyre.
Who stars in Stage Beauty?
The principal cast of Stage Beauty includes Claire Danes, Billy Crudup, Derek Hutchinson, Mark Letheren, Tom Wilkinson.
When was Stage Beauty released and how long is it?
Stage Beauty was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Stage Beauty make at the box office?
Stage Beauty grossed $777K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Stage Beauty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stage Beauty was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stage Beauty?
Stage Beauty holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).