Movie

Discovering Hamlet

★ 5.9(7)199052m

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Good to know

Director: Mark Olshaker
Release date: 1990-01-07
Runtime: 52m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Unicorn Projects

About Discovering Hamlet

Discovering Hamlet is a 1990 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Mark Olshaker, starring Derek Jacobi, Kenneth Branagh and Richard Easton. It has a runtime of 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Discovering Hamlet in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

stageperformance art

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Discovering Hamlet in Mexico?+

Discovering Hamlet is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Discovering Hamlet on Netflix?+

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How long is Discovering Hamlet?+

Discovering Hamlet has a runtime of 52 minutes (52 minutes).

Who stars in Discovering Hamlet?+

Discovering Hamlet stars Derek Jacobi, Kenneth Branagh, Richard Easton, Patrick Stewart and Richard Clifford.

When did Discovering Hamlet come out?+

Discovering Hamlet is a 1990 movie directed by Mark Olshaker.

What genre is Discovering Hamlet?+

Discovering Hamlet is Documentary film.

Who directed Discovering Hamlet?+

Discovering Hamlet was directed by Mark Olshaker.