An aging actor remembers his past stage triumphs and contemplates a dim future on the stage of an empty theatre. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Swan Song (1992) is a drama film directed by Kenneth Branagh, released on January 1, 1992 with a runtime of 23m. It stars John Gielgud and Richard Briers. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
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Directed by Kenneth Branagh, written by Anton Chekhov, Hugh Cruttwell and Tim Harvey, produced by David Parfitt.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
in 1992, Hollywood had certainly noticed Kenneth Branagh as he frequently achieved both critical and financial success in front of and behind the camera. America discovered what the United Kingdom had known for many years - before excelling in filmmaking, Branagh was a top stage actor and director! It would come as no surprise that the guy who found success bringing Shakespeare plays to modern audiences, honors and…
Reviewed on February 4, 2022
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The main cast of Swan Song (1992) includes John Gielgud and Richard Briers. The film was directed by Kenneth Branagh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Swan Song was released on January 1, 1992 and runs for 23m.
Swan Song (1992) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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