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National Theatre Live: The Crucible (2023)

Movie ★ 4.5 160 min

History Drama Thriller

A witch hunt is beginning in Arthur Miller's captivating parable of power with Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Brendan Cowell (Yerma). Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women in Salem suddenly find their words have an almighty power. As a climate of fear, vendetta and accusation spreads through the community, no one is safe from trial. Lindsey Turner (Hamlet) directs this contemporary new staging, design by Tony award winner Es Devlin. Captured live from the Olivier stage of the national theater.

Lyndsey Turner Director Arthur Miller Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 26, 2023
Runtime
160 min
IMDb
tt26458443
Language
Studio
National Theatre

Themes

Cast

Brendan Cowell Brendan Cowell Erin Doherty Erin Doherty Eileen Walsh Eileen Walsh Karl Johnson Karl Johnson Nick Fletcher Nick Fletcher Rachelle Diedericks Rachelle Diedericks Fisayo Akinade Fisayo Akinade Matthew Marsh Matthew Marsh Henry Everett Henry Everett Evie Marner Tilly Tremayne Raphael Bushay Sophia Brown Sophia Brown Anushka Chakravarti Zoe Aldrich Zoe Aldrich Alastair Parker Alastair Parker Nathan Amzi Nathan Amzi Gracie McGonigal Gracie McGonigal

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Frequently asked questions

What is National Theatre Live: The Crucible about?
A witch hunt is beginning in Arthur Miller's captivating parable of power with Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Brendan Cowell (Yerma). Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women in Salem suddenly find their words have an almighty power. As a climate of fear, vendetta and accusation spreads through the community, no one is safe from trial. Lindsey Turner (Hamlet) directs this contemporary new staging, design by Tony award winner Es Devlin. Captured live from the Olivier stage of the national theater.
Who directed National Theatre Live: The Crucible?
National Theatre Live: The Crucible was directed by Lyndsey Turner.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Crucible?
National Theatre Live: The Crucible stars Brendan Cowell, Erin Doherty, Eileen Walsh, Karl Johnson.
When was National Theatre Live: The Crucible released?
National Theatre Live: The Crucible is a 2023 history, drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch National Theatre Live: The Crucible?
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