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7.9 / 10(22 votes)IMDb20142h 54mUnited Kingdom

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire

Synopsis

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.

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Official Trailer |  Young Vic’s A Streetcar Named Desire | National Theatre at HomeOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-14

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 16, 2014

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

May 21, 2020

VOD & Digital Platforms

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nick Wickham, Benedict Andrews
Screenplay & Story
Tennessee Williams
Original Score
Alex Baranowski
Original Title
National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 54m
Production Studios
Young Vic, National Theatre

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nick Wickham, Benedict Andrews

Screenplay & Story

Tennessee Williams

Original Score & Music

Alex Baranowski

Producers

David Sabel, Emma Keith, Joshua Andrews, Daisy Heath, Ben Cooper

Department Leadership Roster

Victoria Behr

Costume Design

Emma Keith

Producer

Nick Wickham

Director

Joshua Andrews

Producer

Daisy Heath

Producer

Ben Cooper

Producer

Alex Baranowski

Original Music Composer

Tennessee Williams

Tennessee Williams

Writer

Benedict Andrews

Benedict Andrews

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire

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What is National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire about?

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.

Who directed National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire?

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire was directed by Nick Wickham, Benedict Andrews.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire?

The principal cast of National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire includes Gillian Anderson, Ben Foster, Vanessa Kirby, Corey Johnson, Clare Burt.

When was National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire released and how long is it?

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 54m.

Who composed the musical score for National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire?

The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire was composed by Alex Baranowski.