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Discovering Hamlet (1990) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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Discovering Hamlet is a 1990 documentary film helmed by Mark Olshaker, featuring Derek Jacobi, Kenneth Branagh and Richard Easton. It has a runtime of 52 minutes and came out on January 7, 1990. Discovering Hamlet holds an average TMDB user score of 5.9/10 from 7 votes.
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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.
Where “Discovering Hamlet” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Derek Jacobi
Himself
Kenneth Branagh
Himself / Hamlet
Richard Easton
Himself / Claudius
Patrick Stewart
Narrator
Richard Clifford
Himself / Horatio
Edward Jewesbury
Himself / Polonius
David Parfitt
Himself / Rosencrantz
Sophie Thompson
Herself / Ophelia
Jay Villiers
Himself / Laertes
Jimmy Yuill
Himself / Guildenstern
Frequently Asked Questions About Discovering Hamlet
When was Discovering Hamlet released?
Discovering Hamlet was released on January 7, 1990.
What is the runtime of Discovering Hamlet?
Discovering Hamlet has a runtime of 52 minutes (52 minutes).
Who stars in Discovering Hamlet?
Discovering Hamlet stars Derek Jacobi as Himself, Kenneth Branagh as Himself / Hamlet, Richard Easton as Himself / Claudius and Patrick Stewart as Narrator. The cast also includes Richard Clifford, Edward Jewesbury, David Parfitt and Sophie Thompson.
Who directed Discovering Hamlet?
Discovering Hamlet was directed by Mark Olshaker. The screenplay is credited to Mark Olshaker.
What genre is Discovering Hamlet?
Discovering Hamlet is listed on TMDB as a documentary film.
What is the TMDB score of Discovering Hamlet?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.9/10 from 7 votes.
What movies are similar to Discovering Hamlet?
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