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National Theatre Live: No Man's Land

Synopsis

One summer's evening, two ageing writers, Hirst and Spooner, meet in a Hampstead pub and continue their drinking into the night at Hirst's stately house nearby. As the pair become increasingly inebriated, and their stories increasingly unbelievable, the lively conversation soon turns into a revealing power game, further complicated by the return home of two sinister younger men.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robin Lough
Screenplay & Story
Harold Pinter
Original Score
Adam Cork
Original Title
National Theatre Live: No Man's Land
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 21m
Production Studios
National Theatre, Playful Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robin Lough

Screenplay & Story

Harold Pinter

Original Score & Music

Adam Cork

Film Editing

Jamie Isbell

Producers

Flo Buckeridge, Kate Moore, Stuart Thompson

Department Leadership Roster

Stephen Brimson Lewis

Costume Design

Adam Cork

Original Music Composer

Robin Lough

Robin Lough

Director

Flo Buckeridge

Producer

Kate Moore

Producer

Jamie Isbell

Editor

Stuart Thompson

Stuart Thompson

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: No Man's Land

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What is National Theatre Live: No Man's Land about?

One summer's evening, two ageing writers, Hirst and Spooner, meet in a Hampstead pub and continue their drinking into the night at Hirst's stately house nearby. As the pair become increasingly inebriated, and their stories increasingly unbelievable, the lively conversation soon turns into a revealing power game, further complicated by the return home of two sinister younger men.

Who directed National Theatre Live: No Man's Land?

National Theatre Live: No Man's Land was directed by Robin Lough.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: No Man's Land?

The principal cast of National Theatre Live: No Man's Land includes Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Damien Molony, Owen Teale.

When was National Theatre Live: No Man's Land released and how long is it?

National Theatre Live: No Man's Land was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.

Who composed the musical score for National Theatre Live: No Man's Land?

The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: No Man's Land was composed by Adam Cork.

What is the age rating and content advisory for National Theatre Live: No Man's Land?

National Theatre Live: No Man's Land holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).