Discovering Hamlet(1990)
Discovering Hamlet 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.
Discovering Hamlet (1990) is a documentary film directed by Mark Olshaker, released on January 7, 1990 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Derek Jacobi, Kenneth Branagh, Richard Easton and Patrick Stewart. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Olshaker
- Writers:
- Mark Olshaker
- Producers:
- Larry Klein
- Production:
- Unicorn Projects
- Status:
- Released
Discovering Hamlet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Derek Jacobi
as Himself
Kenneth Branagh
as Himself / Hamlet
Richard Easton
as Himself / Claudius
Patrick Stewart
as Narrator
Richard Clifford
as Himself / Horatio
Edward Jewesbury
as Himself / Polonius
David Parfitt
as Himself / Rosencrantz
Sophie Thompson
as Herself / Ophelia
Jay Villiers
as Himself / Laertes
Jimmy Yuill
as Himself / Guildenstern
Key crew
Directed by Mark Olshaker, written by Mark Olshaker, produced by Larry Klein.
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Discovering Hamlet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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Discovering Hamlet – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Discovering Hamlet?
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The main cast of Discovering Hamlet (1990) includes Derek Jacobi, Kenneth Branagh, Richard Easton, Patrick Stewart and Richard Clifford. The film was directed by Mark Olshaker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Discovering Hamlet released?
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Discovering Hamlet was released on January 7, 1990 and runs for 52m.
Is Discovering Hamlet worth watching?
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Discovering Hamlet (1990) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.