Bill
“London is not going to know what hit it!”
Synopsis
What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-22
Top Cast
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Mathew Baynton
William 'Bill' Shakespeare / Lord Burghley / English Messenger / Customs Official
Simon Farnaby
Earl of Croydon / Juan Domingo / Sausage / Dmitri Alexandrovitch / Fur Seller
Martha Howe-Douglas
Anne Hathaway / Molly / Spanish Courtier / Body Collector
Jim Howick
Christopher Marlowe / Gabriel Montoya / Cynical Jester / Palace Doorman / Mysterious Man / Even Grubbier Thief / Party Planner
Laurence Rickard
Sir Francis Walsingham / Lope Lopez / Stand-Up Jester / Chatty Guard / Slightly Late Courtier / Ian / Hanging Criminal / Chicken Drumstick
Ben Willbond
King Phillip II of Spain / Earl of Southampton / Grubby Thief / Alexander Dimitrievitch / Head of Guards
Helen McCrory
Queen Elizabeth I
Damian Lewis
Sir Richard Hawkins
Justin Edwards
Sir Francis Drake
Rufus Jones
Sir Walter Raleigh
John Henry Falle
Miguel
Jamie Demetriou
Sergio
Richard Atwill
Sevi
George Hewer
Spanish Servant
Tom Meeten
Spanish Servant
Stephen Greif
Spanish Advisor
Gareth Tunley
Guard
Richard Glover
Catholic Contact
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$969K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Bracewell
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Susie Donkin
- Original Score
- Andrew Hewitt
- Original Title
- Bill
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $969K
- Production Studios
- Punk Cinema, BBC Film, Cowboy Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Bracewell
Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Susie Donkin
Andrew Hewitt
Laurie Rose
David Freeman, Billy Sneddon, Gary Dollner
Charles Steel, Richard Bracewell, Alasdair Flind, Tony Bracewell, Natascha Wharton
Department Leadership Roster
David Freeman
Editor
Billy Sneddon
Editor
Charles Steel
Producer
Gary Dollner
Editor
Richard Bracewell
Producer
Alasdair Flind
Producer
Tony Bracewell
Producer
Laurence Rickard
Writer
Ben Willbond
Writer
Laurie Rose
Director of Photography
Richard Bracewell
Director
Simon Scullion
Production Design
Charlotte Morris
Costume Design
Jo McLaren
Stunt Coordinator
Alice Dawson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bill
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What is Bill about?
What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream.
Who directed Bill?
Bill was directed by Richard Bracewell.
Who stars in Bill?
The principal cast of Bill includes Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard.
When was Bill released and how long is it?
Bill was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Bill make at the box office?
Bill grossed $969K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Bill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bill was composed by Andrew Hewitt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bill?
Bill holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).