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National Theatre Live: Straight Line Crazy

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Ralph Fiennes leads the cast in David Hare’s blazing account of the most powerful man in New York, a master manipulator whose legacy changed the city forever. For forty uninterrupted years, Robert Moses exploited those in office through a mix of charm and intimidation. Motivated at first by a determination to improve the lives of New York City’s workers, he created parks, bridges and 627 miles of expressway to connect the people to the great outdoors. Faced with resistance by protest groups campaigning for a very different idea of what the city should become, will the weakness of democracy be exposed in the face of his charismatic conviction?

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Straight Line Crazy: Official Trailer | National Theatre LiveOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-14

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nicholas Hytner
Screenplay & Story
David Hare
Original Title
National Theatre Live: Straight Line Crazy
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 30m
Production Studios
National Theatre, Bridge Theatre

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nicholas Hytner

Screenplay & Story

David Hare

Department Leadership Roster

Nicholas Hytner

Nicholas Hytner

Director

David Hare

David Hare

Writer

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United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

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What is National Theatre Live: Straight Line Crazy about?

Ralph Fiennes leads the cast in David Hare’s blazing account of the most powerful man in New York, a master manipulator whose legacy changed the city forever. For forty uninterrupted years, Robert Moses exploited those in office through a mix of charm and intimidation. Motivated at first by a determination to improve the lives of New York City’s workers, he created parks, bridges and 627 miles of expressway to connect the people to the great outdoors. Faced with resistance by protest groups campaigning for a very different idea of what the city should become, will the weakness of democracy be exposed in the face of his charismatic conviction?

Who directed National Theatre Live: Straight Line Crazy?

National Theatre Live: Straight Line Crazy was directed by Nicholas Hytner.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: Straight Line Crazy?

The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Straight Line Crazy includes Ralph Fiennes, Alisha Bailey, Samuel Barnett, David Bromley, Al Coppola.

When was National Theatre Live: Straight Line Crazy released and how long is it?

National Theatre Live: Straight Line Crazy was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for National Theatre Live: Straight Line Crazy?

National Theatre Live: Straight Line Crazy holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).