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The Invention of Love
2001 · 1h 44m
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What is it about? The Invention of Love
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An esoteric play portraying the life of poet A. E. Housman focusing specifically on his personal life and love for a college classmate.
Cast and crew The Invention of Love
AllCreators
- Directed byJack O'Brien
- ScreenplayTom Stoppard
- MusicBob James
Full cast and crew11 cast members, 16 crew
Cast:
- Robert Sean Leonard · Housman
- Richard Easton · Older Housman
- David Harbour · Moses John Jackson
- Michael Stuhlbarg · Alfred William Pollard
- Byron Jennings · Benjamin Jowett
- Paul Hecht · Jerome K.
- Peter McRobbie · Mark Pattison
- Mark Nelson · Chamberlain
- Guy Paul · John Percival Postgate
- Martin Rayner · Frank Harris
- Jeff Weiss · Charon
Crew:
- Tom Stoppard · Writer
- Bob James · Original Music Composer
- Jack O'Brien · Director
- Bob Crowley · Costume Design
- Lynette Mauro · Costume Design
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Details The Invention of Love

- Premiere
- March 29, 2001, United States
- First theatrical release
- March 29, 2001
- Original language
- English
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Invention of Love?
1h 44m (104 minutes).
Who’s in The Invention of Love?
Robert Sean Leonard, Richard Easton, David Harbour, Michael Stuhlbarg, Byron Jennings, Paul Hecht, Peter McRobbie, Mark Nelson, Guy Paul, and Martin Rayner. Directed by Jack O'Brien.
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