National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies (2023)
In 1968 America, as two men fight to become the next president, all eyes are on the battle between two others: the cunningly conservative William F. Buckley Jr., and the unruly liberal Gore Vidal. During a new nightly television format, they debate the moral landscape of a shattered nation.
Director: Jeremy Herrin
Genre: Drama, History, Comedy
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date: May 18, 2023
Cast
- Zachary Quinto - Gore Vidal
- David Harewood - William F. Buckley, Jr.
- Emilio Doorgasingh - William Sheehan / Chet Huntley / Howard Austen
- Clare Foster - Patricia Buckley
- Tom Godwin - Frank Meyer / Andy Warhol / Bobby Kennedy / More...
- John Hodgkinson - Howard K Smith / Mayor Daley
- Syrus Lowe - James Baldwin / George / Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Kevin McMonagle - Elmer Lower / Walter Kronkite
- Sam Otto - Tariq Ali / Matt
- Deborah Alli - Aretha Franklin / Patty the Party Guest / Brooke Gladstone
Screenplay
Production: National Theatre
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
filmed theater
Trailer
National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies TrailerSimilar Movies
More Films by Director: Jeremy Herrin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies about?
- In 1968 America, as two men fight to become the next president, all eyes are on the battle between two others: the cunningly conservative William F. Buckley Jr., and the unruly liberal Gore Vidal. During a new nightly television format, they debate the moral landscape of a shattered nation.
- Who directed National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies?
- National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies was directed by Jeremy Herrin.
- Who stars in National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies?
- National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies stars Zachary Quinto, David Harewood, Emilio Doorgasingh, Clare Foster, Tom Godwin, John Hodgkinson.
- How long is National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies?
- National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies?
- National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies is a Drama, History, Comedy film.
- Where was National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies produced?
- National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies was produced in United Kingdom.