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National Theatre Live: Obsession

Synopsis

Gino is a drifter, down-at-heel and magnetically handsome. At a road side restaurant he encounters husband and wife, Joseph and Hanna. Irresistibly attracted to each other, Gino and Hanna begin a fiery affair and plot to murder her husband. But, in this chilling tale of passion and destruction, the crime only serves to tear them apart.

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National Theatre Live: ObsessionOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-10

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 11, 2017

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ivo van Hove
Screenplay & Story
Jan Peter Gerrits, Mario Alicata, James M. Cain, Ivo van Hove, Simon Stephens, Luchino Visconti, Giuseppe De Santis, Gianni Puccini
Original Score
Eric Sleichim
Original Title
National Theatre Live: Obsession
Country of Origin
Netherlands, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 0m
Production Studios
David Binder Productions, Barbican Theatre Productions, Toneelgroep Amsterdam, National Theatre

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ivo van Hove

Screenplay & Story

Jan Peter Gerrits, Mario Alicata, James M. Cain, Ivo van Hove, Simon Stephens, Luchino Visconti, Giuseppe De Santis, Gianni Puccini

Original Score & Music

Eric Sleichim

Film Editing

Jamie Isbell

Producers

Kate Moore, Flo Buckeridge

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:James M. Cain

Department Leadership Roster

Kate Moore

Producer

Eric Sleichim

Original Music Composer

Flo Buckeridge

Producer

Jamie Isbell

Editor

An D'Huys

Costume Design

Ivo van Hove

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Obsession

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What is National Theatre Live: Obsession about?

Gino is a drifter, down-at-heel and magnetically handsome. At a road side restaurant he encounters husband and wife, Joseph and Hanna. Irresistibly attracted to each other, Gino and Hanna begin a fiery affair and plot to murder her husband. But, in this chilling tale of passion and destruction, the crime only serves to tear them apart.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Obsession?

National Theatre Live: Obsession was directed by Ivo van Hove.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: Obsession?

The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Obsession includes Jude Law, Halina Reijn, Gijs Scholten van Aschat, Chukwudi Iwuji, Robert de Hoog.

When was National Theatre Live: Obsession released and how long is it?

National Theatre Live: Obsession was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.

Who composed the musical score for National Theatre Live: Obsession?

The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: Obsession was composed by Eric Sleichim.

Is National Theatre Live: Obsession based on a book or true story?

National Theatre Live: Obsession is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James M. Cain".