Billy Shakespeare
Synopsis
What if William Shakespeare never existed... until now. Our Modern Bard is caught in a love triangle of confused sexuality, cross dressing, mistaken identity, and bedroom trysts. Does Shakespeare love his lusty best friend, Wilma Hartford, who's also a drag queen, or his lovely long-time girlfriend Anne Hathaway. This battle to understand Shakespeare's true heart is a comic romp. All the while, Shakespeare peddles his screenplays in Hollywood. Renaissance and modern sensibilities clash when an all-male stage version of Macbeth and the misogynistic low-budget film "The Taming of the Shrew" open simultaneously. The combustion makes "The Bard," played by comedic genius Jason D. Johnson, the most controversial screenwriter in Hollywood.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deborah Voorhees
- Screenplay & Story
- Deborah Voorhees
- Original Title
- Billy Shakespeare
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
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What is Billy Shakespeare about?
What if William Shakespeare never existed... until now. Our Modern Bard is caught in a love triangle of confused sexuality, cross dressing, mistaken identity, and bedroom trysts. Does Shakespeare love his lusty best friend, Wilma Hartford, who's also a drag queen, or his lovely long-time girlfriend Anne Hathaway. This battle to understand Shakespeare's true heart is a comic romp. All the while, Shakespeare peddles his screenplays in Hollywood. Renaissance and modern sensibilities clash when an all-male stage version of Macbeth and the misogynistic low-budget film "The Taming of the Shrew" open simultaneously. The combustion makes "The Bard," played by comedic genius Jason D. Johnson, the most controversial screenwriter in Hollywood.
Who directed Billy Shakespeare?
Billy Shakespeare was directed by Deborah Voorhees.
Who stars in Billy Shakespeare?
The principal cast of Billy Shakespeare includes Jason D. Johnson, Catharine E. Jones, Phillip David Collins, Mary Maxson, Garret Wade.
When was Billy Shakespeare released and how long is it?
Billy Shakespeare was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.