Discovering Hamlet

Directed by Mark Olshaker
Not Rated
1990    52mDocumentary, Drama
7.95.7
A unique, behind-the-scenes look at Shakespeare's great play. In 1988, rising star Kenneth Branagh played the Prince of Denmark for the first time. His guide through four weeks of rehearsals at England's Birmingham Repertory Theatre: famed actor Derek Jacobi, "the best Hamlet of his generation" (New York Times). Watch what happens from the first dress rehearsal to the tension-filled opening night. Narrated by Patrick Stewart.

Where to Watch Discovering Hamlet

  • Derek JacobiHimself
  • Kenneth BranaghHimself / Hamlet
  • Richard EastonHimself / Claudius
  • Patrick StewartNarrator
  • Richard CliffordHimself / Horatio
  • Edward JewesburyHimself / Polonius
  • David ParfittHimself / Rosencrantz
  • Sophie ThompsonHerself / Ophelia
  • Jay VilliersHimself / Laertes
  • Jimmy YuillHimself / Guildenstern
  • Mark OlshakerDirector / Writer
  • Larry KleinProducer

 

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Discovering Hamlet Trivia

Discovering Hamlet was released on January 7, 1990.

Discovering Hamlet was directed by Mark Olshaker.

Discovering Hamlet has a runtime of 52 min.

Discovering Hamlet was produced by Larry Klein.

The key characters in Discovering Hamlet are Himself (Derek Jacobi), Himself / Hamlet (Kenneth Branagh), Himself / Claudius (Richard Easton).

Discovering Hamlet is rated Not Rated.

Discovering Hamlet is a Documentary, Drama film.

Discovering Hamlet has an audience rating of 7.9 out of 10.

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