Anonymous
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Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Essex Rebellion against her, the story advances the theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford who penned Shakespeare's plays.
Anonymous is a 2011 historical thriller that explores the authorship theory of Shakespeare's plays through the lens of the Essex Rebellion and Queen Elizabeth I's reign. The film proposes that Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, was the true author behind the Bard's most famous works. Already released, it's available for streaming and purchase on major platforms.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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Jamie Campbell BowerYoung Earl of Oxford
Rhys IfansEdward de Vere
David ThewlisWilliam Cecil
Joely RichardsonPrincess Elizabeth Tudor
Vanessa RedgraveQueen Elizabeth I
Sebastian ArmestoBen Jonson
Rafe SpallWilliam Shakespeare
Edward HoggRobert Cecil
Xavier SamuelEarl of Southampton
Sam ReidEarl of Essex
Paolo De VitaFrancesco
Trystan GravelleChristopher Marlowe
Robert EmmsThomas Dekker
Tony WayThomas Nashe
Julian BleachCaptain Richard Pole
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Anonymous — frequently asked
When was Anonymous released?
Anonymous was released on October 21, 2011.
What is the main premise of Anonymous?
The film advances the theory that Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, actually wrote Shakespeare's plays, set against the backdrop of Queen Elizabeth I's reign and the Essex Rebellion.
What genres does Anonymous fall into?
Anonymous is a drama, history, and thriller film that blends factual historical events with speculative storytelling.
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