For Kenneth Branagh's 4th film he chose to return to The Bard that brought him here. He chose Shakespeare's farcical comedy **MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING**. I knew one thing going in... Shakespeare's comedies are rarely that funny. I knew something better coming out.. I could not have been more wrong. This film is not only funny and sexy, it is a treasure. This is the first Branagh film that he utilizes stunt…
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.
Top Cast
Emma Thompson
Beatrice
Kenneth Branagh
Benedick
Kate Beckinsale
Hero
Denzel Washington
Don Pedro
Michael Keaton
Dogberry
Keanu Reeves
Don John
Robert Sean Leonard
Claudio
Richard Briers
Signor Leonato
Imelda Staunton
Margaret
Jimmy Yuill
Friar Francis
Brian Blessed
Antonio
Phyllida Law
Ursula
Patrick Doyle
Balthazar
Ben Elton
Verges
Andy Hockley
George Seacole
Chris Barnes
Francis Seacole
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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…
When was Much Ado About Nothing released?
Much Ado About Nothing was released in 1993.
What genres does Much Ado About Nothing belong to?
Much Ado About Nothing is categorised as Drama, Comedy, Romance.
Who stars in Much Ado About Nothing?
The cast of Much Ado About Nothing includes Emma Thompson, Kenneth Branagh, Kate Beckinsale, Denzel Washington, Michael Keaton.