Bill

Name: Bill
Genre: Comedy, Family, History
Released: 2015-01-01
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard

2015| 1h 33m| IMDb 6.6

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Comedy Family History

Bill Shakespeare is a hapless lute player with a big dream. Kicked out of his band, Bill leaves his despairing wife and kids behind in Stratford to seek fame and fortune in London. He's written a great work for the stage and he'll prove all the doubters wrong.

Director: Richard Bracewell