Synopsis
1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with extraordinary talent and a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. Pressured by a ruthless manager, tempted by a forbidden love, and bound by the expectations of his Italian-American family, Joe is a young man torn between the seductive promise of the American Dream and the quiet honor of a decent life. He must confront what he’s willing to sacrifice, who he’s willing to become, and how to find his place in a world that demands he choose a side. Sam Yates directs Josh O'Connor in this searing revival of Clifford Odets' knockout American classic. Brought to life with a live string quartet, this propulsive drama explores ambition, identity, and the high price of success. A live stage production filmed at the Almeida Theatre, in London, UK.
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Key crew
- Sam YatesDirector
- Clifford OdetsWriter
Cast
- Josh O'ConnorJoe Bonaparte
- Jason BarnettTokio
- Richard FleeshmanFrank
- David GanlyRoxy
- Patrick MartinsPepper White / Journalist
- Oliver RyanMickey / Drake / Driscoll
- Hayley SquiresLorna
- Stanley TownsendMr. Bonaparte
- Zubin VarlaEddie Fuseli
- Nicholas WoodesonMr. Carp / Barker
- Daniel MaysMoody
- Oscar ProutYoung Joe Bonaparte