Discovering Hamlet (1990)

  • NR
  • 01/07/1990 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 52m

Overview

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.

Mark Olshaker

Director, Writer

Cast

Derek Jacobi's headshot

Derek Jacobi

Himself
Kenneth Branagh's headshot

Kenneth Branagh

Himself / Hamlet
Richard Easton's headshot

Richard Easton

Himself / Claudius
Patrick Stewart's headshot

Patrick Stewart

Narrator
Richard Clifford's headshot

Richard Clifford

Himself / Horatio
Edward Jewesbury's headshot

Edward Jewesbury

Himself / Polonius
David Parfitt's headshot

David Parfitt

Himself / Rosencrantz
Sophie Thompson's headshot

Sophie Thompson

Herself / Ophelia

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