Comedy ·War · United Kingdom · 2025 · 2h 5m

National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove

National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove poster
Director
Sean Foley
Cast
Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove/Captain Mandrake/President Muffley/Major TJ Kong Giles Terera as General Buck Turgidson John Hopkins as General Jack D. Ripper Oliver Alvin-Wilson as Jefferson Penny Ashmore as Vera Lynn Ben Deery as General Staines
Crew
Armando Iannucci — Screenplay Sean Foley — Screenplay Peter George — Novel Patrick Myles — Producer David Luff — Producer
Tagline

OR HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB.

Synopsis

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack. Based on the motion picture directed by Stanley Kubrick, screenplay by Stanley Kubrick, Terry Southern and Peter George, based on the book 'Red Alert' by Peter George.

Trailer National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
based on moviepolitical satirestage performancestage playwest end
Key Collaborators
Sean Foley Director Armando Iannucci Screenplay Sean Foley Screenplay Peter George Novel Patrick Myles Producer David Luff Producer
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