Billy Shakespeare (2014)
What if William Shakespeare never existed... until now. Our Modern Bard is caught in a love triangle of confused sexuality, cross dressing, mistaken identity, and bedroom trysts. Does Shakespeare love his lusty best friend, Wilma Hartford, who's also a drag queen, or his lovely long-time girlfriend Anne Hathaway. This battle to understand Shakespeare's true heart is a comic romp. All the while, Shakespeare peddles his screenplays in Hollywood. Renaissance and modern sensibilities clash when an all-male stage version of Macbeth and the misogynistic low-budget film "The Taming of the Shrew" open simultaneously. The combustion makes "The Bard," played by comedic genius Jason D. Johnson, the most controversial screenwriter in Hollywood.
Director: Deborah Voorhees
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: February 1, 2014
Cast
- Jason D. Johnson - Billy Shakespeare
- Catharine E. Jones - Anne Hathaway
- Phillip David Collins - Wilma Hartford
- Mary Maxson - Charly
- Garret Wade - Angelina
- Terra Wallace - Arlene
- Deborah Voorhees - Witch II
- David Robbins - Rat Mucanon / Protestor
Screenplay
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Deborah Voorhees
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Billy Shakespeare about?
- What if William Shakespeare never existed... until now. Our Modern Bard is caught in a love triangle of confused sexuality, cross dressing, mistaken identity, and bedroom trysts. Does Shakespeare love his lusty best friend, Wilma Hartford, who's also a drag queen, or his lovely long-time girlfriend Anne Hathaway. This battle to understand Shakespeare's true heart is a comic romp. All the while, Shakespeare peddles his screenplays in Hollywood. Renaissance and modern sensibilities clash when an all-male stage version of Macbeth and the misogynistic low-budget film "The Taming of the Shrew" open simultaneously. The combustion makes "The Bard," played by comedic genius Jason D. Johnson, the most controversial screenwriter in Hollywood.
- Who directed Billy Shakespeare?
- Billy Shakespeare was directed by Deborah Voorhees.
- Who stars in Billy Shakespeare?
- Billy Shakespeare stars Jason D. Johnson, Catharine E. Jones, Phillip David Collins, Mary Maxson, Garret Wade, Terra Wallace.
- How long is Billy Shakespeare?
- Billy Shakespeare has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).