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A Midsummer Night's Dream

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Romantic comedy fantasy adapted from Shakespeare's play, updated to late-19th-century Italy. Duke Theseus is preparing for his marriage to Hippolyta, queen of the vanquished Amazons. But Hippolyta is not the only reluctant bride at his court. Widescreen. Review page 40.
Director Michael Hoffman (1999, PG) (S) (W)

Contributors

Director:
Michael Hoffman
Nick Bottom:
Kevin Kline
Titania:
Michelle Pfeiffer
Oberon:
Rupert Everett
Puck:
Stanley Tucci
Helena:
Calista Flockhart
Hermia:
Anna Friel
Demetrius:
Christian Bale
Lysander:
Dominic West
Theseus:
David Strathairn
Hippolyta:
Sophie Marceau
Egeus:
Bernard Hill
Philostrate:
John Sessions
Source: Radio Times

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