Much Ado About Nothing(1984)
Benedick and Beatrice fight their merry war of words. But when Beatrice's friend, Hero, is humiliatingly jilted by Benedick's best friend, Claudio, Benedick has to choose which side he's on. But unknown to all, Claudio's been tricked by the bastard Don John, and (unfortunately), it's up to Dogberry and Verges to solve the case.
Movie: Much Ado About Nothing
Top 10 Billed Cast
Beatrice
Benedick
Leonato
Hero
Don Pedro
Claudio
Don John
Conrade
Borachio
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Benedick and Beatrice fight their merry war of words. But when Beatrice's friend, Hero, is humiliatingly jilted by Benedick's best friend, Claudio, Benedick has to choose which side he's on. But unknown to all, Claudio's been tricked by the bastard Don John, and (unfortunately), it's up to Dogberry and Verges to solve the case.
Release Date
1984-12-22
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6.3
Rating:
3.1 startsTagline
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English
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