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Discovering Hamlet (1990)

1990-01-07 · 52m · EN
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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.

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Mark OlshakerDirector, Writer

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Derek JacobiDerek JacobiHimselfKenneth BranaghKenneth BranaghHimself / HamletRichard EastonRichard EastonHimself / ClaudiusPatrick StewartPatrick StewartNarratorRichard CliffordRichard CliffordHimself / HoratioEdward JewesburyEdward JewesburyHimself / PoloniusDavid ParfittDavid ParfittHimself / RosencrantzSophie ThompsonSophie ThompsonHerself / OpheliaJay VilliersJay VilliersHimself / LaertesJimmy YuillJimmy YuillHimself / Guildenstern

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What is Discovering Hamlet about?

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.

How long is Discovering Hamlet?

Discovering Hamlet has a runtime of 52 minutes.