# Anonymous (2011)

English · Released 2011-10-21

Anonymous is a 2011 English film. It is directed by Roland Emmerich, with music by Harald Kloser. Rafe Spall appears in it.

Director: Roland Emmerich
Music: Harald Kloser
Cast: Rafe Spall as William Shakespeare

## Storyline
Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Essex Rebellion against her, the story advances the theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford who penned Shakespeare's plays.

## Common questions

### When was Anonymous released?
Anonymous was released on 21 October 2011.

### Who stars in Anonymous?
Rafe Spall star in Anonymous.

### Who directed Anonymous?
Anonymous was directed by Roland Emmerich.

### Who composed the music for Anonymous?
The music is by Harald Kloser.

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