National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
“I'm out for fame and fortune, not to be different or artistic! I don't intend to be ashamed of my life!”
2026•2h 36m•Released
Drama
1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. 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. A live stage production filmed at the Almeida Theatre in London, UK.
Director
Sam Yates
Writer
Clifford Odets
Languages
English
Studio
Almeida Theatre
Cast
Josh O'Connor
Joe Bonaparte
Jason Barnett
Tokio
Richard Fleeshman
Frank
David Ganly
Roxy
Patrick Martins
Pepper White / Journalist
Oliver Ryan
Mickey / Drake / Driscoll
Hayley Squires
Lorna
Stanley Townsend
Mr. Bonaparte
Zubin Varla
Eddie Fuseli
Nicholas Woodeson
Mr. Carp / Barker
Daniel Mays
Moody
Oscar Prout
Young Joe Bonaparte
Anton Vehring
Young Joe Bonaparte
Production
Company
Almeida Theatre
Company
National Theatre
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