Revengers Tragedy (2002)
He who seeks revenge should dig two graves.
A film adaptation of the 1606 satirical tragedy by Thomas Middleton, relocated to a post-apocalyptic Liverpool. Christopher Eccleston plays the revenge-obsessed Vindice, who has sworn to kill the evil Duke (Derek Jacobi) who murdered his one true love.
Director: Alex Cox
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: August 6, 2002
Cast
- Christopher Eccleston - Vindici
- Eddie Izzard - Lussurioso
- Derek Jacobi - The Duke
- Diana Quick - The Duchess
- Marc Warren - Supervacuo
- Fraser Ayres - Spurio
- Justin Salinger - Ambitioso
- Andrew Schofield - Carlo
- Paul Reynolds - Junior
- Carla Henry - Castiza
Screenplay
- Frank Cottrell Boyce (Screenplay)
- Thomas Middleton (Theatre Play)
Music: Chumbawamba
Cinematography: Len Gowing
Production: Northcroft Films, Exterminating Angel Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Dystopian Societal Collapse, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Nihilistic visions of Future, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster
Keywords
dystopia, revenge, wedding, stage adaptation
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Revengers Tragedy about?
- A film adaptation of the 1606 satirical tragedy by Thomas Middleton, relocated to a post-apocalyptic Liverpool. Christopher Eccleston plays the revenge-obsessed Vindice, who has sworn to kill the evil Duke (Derek Jacobi) who murdered his one true love.
- Who directed Revengers Tragedy?
- Revengers Tragedy was directed by Alex Cox.
- Who stars in Revengers Tragedy?
- Revengers Tragedy stars Christopher Eccleston, Eddie Izzard, Derek Jacobi, Diana Quick, Marc Warren, Fraser Ayres.
- How long is Revengers Tragedy?
- Revengers Tragedy has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Revengers Tragedy?
- Revengers Tragedy is a Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction film.
- Where was Revengers Tragedy produced?
- Revengers Tragedy was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Revengers Tragedy?
- The themes of Revengers Tragedy include: Dystopian Societal Collapse, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Nihilistic visions of Future, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.