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National Theatre: Rockets and Blue Lights
National Theatre: Rockets and Blue Lights

National Theatre: Rockets and Blue Lights

Genres

Drama

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On the set of a new film about Victorian artist JMW Turner, young actress Lou is haunted by an unresolved history. Meanwhile, in 1840 Londoners Lucy and Thomas try to come to terms with the meaning of freedom. Moving between London past and present, we embark on a powerfully personal voyage through time.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

122 mins

Rating

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Release Date

25 August 2021

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Anthony Aje

Anthony Aje

Billie

Paul Bradley

Paul Bradley

Turner / Roy

Karl Collins

Karl Collins

Thomas / Trever

Kiza Deen

Kiza Deen

Lou / Olu

Rochelle Rose

Rochelle Rose

Essie / Lucy

Matthew Seadon-Young

Matthew Seadon-Young

Ruskin / Johnson / Decker

Kudzai Sitima

Kudzai Sitima

Jess / Jeanie

Cathy Tyson

Cathy Tyson

Danby / Mary / Meg / Shona

Everal Walsh

Everal Walsh

Clarke / Pearson / Benjamin

Luke Wilson

Luke Wilson

Caesar / Reuben

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