Cracking the Shakespeare Code(2016)
The masonic ciphers hidden in Shakespeare and Renaissance art
Cracking the Shakespeare Code Synopsis
Norwegian researcher Petter Amundsen claims to have deciphered a secret code hidden in legendary playwright William Shakespeare's works that reveals a map leading to the location of certain treasures. British Shakespearean scholar Robert Crumpton embarks on a mission to prove he is spectacularly wrong. (A remake of “Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth,” including new discoveries.)
Cracking the Shakespeare Code (2016) is a documentary and history film directed by Jørgen Friberg, released on April 21, 2016 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Robert Crumpton, Petter Amundsen, Stanley Wells and Tobias Churton. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Jørgen Friberg
- Writers:
- Jørgen Friberg, Robert Crumpton
- Producers:
- Kjell Eriksen, Torstein Blixfjord
- Cinematographer:
- Svend Even Hærra
- Production:
- Arts Alliance, Videomaker
- Status:
- Released
Cracking the Shakespeare Code Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Crumpton
as Himself - Shakespearean Scholar / Narrator (voice)
- Petter Amundsen
Petter Amundsen
as Himself - Researcher
- Stanley Wells
Stanley Wells
as Himself - Shakespearean Scholar
- Tobias Churton
Tobias Churton
as Himself - Rosicrucianism Scholar
- Jola Sigmond
Jola Sigmond
as Himself - Typographer
- Wynard Baerken
Wynard Baerken
as Himself - Marine Archaeologist
Rick Lagina
as Himself - Oak Island Landowner
- Steve Zazulyk
Steve Zazulyk
as Himself - Metal Detectorist
- Tony Sampson
Tony Sampson
as Himself - Diver
Erlend Loe
as Himself - Writer (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jørgen Friberg, written by Jørgen Friberg and Robert Crumpton, produced by Kjell Eriksen and Torstein Blixfjord.
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Cracking the Shakespeare Code Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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Cracking the Shakespeare Code – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cracking the Shakespeare Code online?
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Cracking the Shakespeare Code (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Cracking the Shakespeare Code?
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The main cast of Cracking the Shakespeare Code (2016) includes Robert Crumpton, Petter Amundsen, Stanley Wells, Tobias Churton and Jola Sigmond. The film was directed by Jørgen Friberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cracking the Shakespeare Code released?
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Cracking the Shakespeare Code was released on April 21, 2016 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Cracking the Shakespeare Code worth watching?
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Cracking the Shakespeare Code (2016) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.