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National Theatre Live: Red

Synopsis

Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant, the artist Mark Rothko takes on his greatest challenge yet: to create a definitive series of paintings for the Philip Johnson-designed Four Seasons restaurant in architect Mies van der Rohe's iconic Seagram Building. Award-winning stage and screen actor Alfred Molina reprises his critically acclaimed performance as the American abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko in playwright John Logan's Tony Award-winning 2010 play Red. Molina is joined by rising star Alfred Enoch (How to Get Away With Murder) as Rothko's assistant Ken. Original Broadway director Michael Grandage returns to direct this 2018 West End revival, the first UK production since the play's 2009 world premiere at the Donmar Warehouse.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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MGC Presents: Red | Trailer | In Cinemas November 7 2018Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-01

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nick Morris, Michael Grandage
Screenplay & Story
John Logan
Original Score
Adam Cork
Original Title
National Theatre Live: Red
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
The Donmar Warehouse

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nick Morris, Michael Grandage

Screenplay & Story

John Logan

Original Score & Music

Adam Cork

Director of Photography

Nick Morris

Film Editing

Egli Keli

Producers

Nick Frankfort II, David Horn, Austin Shaw

Department Leadership Roster

Nick Frankfort II

Producer

Austin Shaw

Producer

Adam Cork

Original Music Composer

Nick Morris

Director of Photography

Egli Keli

Editor

Christopher Oram

Costume Design

Nick Morris

Director

Michael Grandage

Michael Grandage

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for National Theatre Live: Red.

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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Red

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is National Theatre Live: Red about?

Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant, the artist Mark Rothko takes on his greatest challenge yet: to create a definitive series of paintings for the Philip Johnson-designed Four Seasons restaurant in architect Mies van der Rohe's iconic Seagram Building. Award-winning stage and screen actor Alfred Molina reprises his critically acclaimed performance as the American abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko in playwright John Logan's Tony Award-winning 2010 play Red. Molina is joined by rising star Alfred Enoch (How to Get Away With Murder) as Rothko's assistant Ken. Original Broadway director Michael Grandage returns to direct this 2018 West End revival, the first UK production since the play's 2009 world premiere at the Donmar Warehouse.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Red?

National Theatre Live: Red was directed by Nick Morris, Michael Grandage.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: Red?

The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Red includes Alfred Molina, Alfred Enoch.

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

National Theatre Live: Red was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

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

The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: Red was composed by Adam Cork.