Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
Romance. Mischief. Seduction. Revenge. Remarkable.
In this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio's commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme. Their targets are sharp-witted duo Benedick and Beatrice -- a tough task indeed, considering their corresponding distaste for love and each other. Meanwhile, meddling Don John plots to ruin the wedding.
Cast
- Emma Thompson - Beatrice
- Kenneth Branagh - Benedick
- Kate Beckinsale - Hero
- Denzel Washington - Don Pedro of Aragon
- Michael Keaton - Dogberry
- Keanu Reeves - Don John
- Robert Sean Leonard - Claudio
- Richard Briers - Signor Leonato
- Imelda Staunton - Margaret
- Jimmy Yuill - Friar Francis
Screenplay
- Kenneth Branagh
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Themes
Wedding Chaos and Romance, A New Love After Heartbreak, Heartbreak and Choice at the Altar, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Fun Romantic Stories
Keywords
new love, rage and hate, bachelor, masked ball, lover, villain, based on play or musical, wedding, intrigue, mischievous, non-traditional casting, admiring, adoring, audacious
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Much Ado About Nothing about?
- In this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio's commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme. Their targets are sharp-witted duo Benedick and Beatrice -- a tough task indeed, considering their corresponding distaste for love and each other. Meanwhile, meddling Don John plots to ruin the wedding.
- Who directed Much Ado About Nothing?
- Much Ado About Nothing was directed by Kenneth Branagh.
- Who stars in Much Ado About Nothing?
- Much Ado About Nothing stars Emma Thompson, Kenneth Branagh, Kate Beckinsale, Denzel Washington, Michael Keaton, Keanu Reeves.
- How long is Much Ado About Nothing?
- Much Ado About Nothing has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Much Ado About Nothing?
- Much Ado About Nothing is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Much Ado About Nothing?
- Much Ado About Nothing had a budget of $11M.
- How much did Much Ado About Nothing gross?
- Much Ado About Nothing grossed $23M worldwide.
- Where was Much Ado About Nothing produced?
- Much Ado About Nothing was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Much Ado About Nothing?
- The themes of Much Ado About Nothing include: Wedding Chaos and Romance, A New Love After Heartbreak, Heartbreak and Choice at the Altar, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Fun Romantic Stories.