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Discovering Hamlet

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5.7/10 • 6

1990-01-07 • 0h 52m

Documentary

IN 1988, rising star Kenneth Branagh tackled the role of Shakespeare’s prince of Denmark for the first time in his professional career under the guidance of celebrated actor Derek Jacobi. Narrated by Patrick Stewart, this hour-long film documents how Kenneth Branagh and Derek Jacobi, two intelligent and passionate men, found new depths in Shakespeare’s classic drama, Hamlet. Filmmakers Mark Olshaker and Larry Klein follow the company through four weeks of rehearsals, from the first read-throughs to opening night.

Directors
Mark Olshaker
Writters
Mark Olshaker

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  1. Derek Jacobi

    Derek Jacobi

    Himself

  2. Kenneth Branagh

    Kenneth Branagh

    Himself / Hamlet

  3. Richard Easton

    Richard Easton

    Himself / Claudius

  4. Patrick Stewart

    Patrick Stewart

    Narrator

  5. Richard Clifford

    Richard Clifford

    Himself / Horatio

  6. Edward Jewesbury

    Edward Jewesbury

    Himself / Polonius

  7. David Parfitt

    David Parfitt

    Himself / Rosencrantz

  8. Sophie Thompson

    Sophie Thompson

    Herself / Ophelia

  9. Jay Villiers

    Jay Villiers

    Himself / Laertes

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    Status
    Released
    Original Language
    English
    Budget
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    Keywords
    stageperformance art