Overview
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.
Details
- Status
- In production
- Release date
- November 5, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Production
- National Theatre,Almeida Theatre
- Cast
- Josh O'Connor,Jason Barnett,Richard Fleeshman,David Ganly,Patrick Martins,Oliver Ryan,Hayley Squires,Stanley Townsend,Zubin Varla,Nicholas Woodesonand 3 more
- Director
- Sam Yates
- Writer
- Clifford Odets
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- IMDb
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