Shakespeare Behind Bars
“Murderers, Fugitives, Thieves... Shakespeare would have loved these guys”
Synopsis
Twenty male inmates in a Kentucky prison form an unlikely Shakespearean acting troupe.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
NEWSCLIP Shakespeare Behind Bars - CNN - Bruce Burkhart - 2/13/03
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-02-19
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Sundance)
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$49
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hank Rogerson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jilann Spitzmiller, Hank Rogerson
- Original Score
- James Stemple
- Original Title
- Shakespeare Behind Bars
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $49
- Production Studios
- Philomath Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hank Rogerson
Jilann Spitzmiller, Hank Rogerson
James Stemple
Department Leadership Roster
Jilann Spitzmiller
Writer
Hank Rogerson
Writer
Hank Rogerson
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shakespeare Behind Bars.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Shakespeare Behind Bars.
MovieLens[40K:50K]
2000
Sodaplayer's Documentaries
Similar Titles to Shakespeare Behind Bars
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.3
6.8
8.0
5.8
6.3
7.0
8.0
6.0
More Like Shakespeare Behind Bars
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shakespeare Behind Bars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shakespeare Behind Bars about?
Twenty male inmates in a Kentucky prison form an unlikely Shakespearean acting troupe.
Who directed Shakespeare Behind Bars?
Shakespeare Behind Bars was directed by Hank Rogerson.
Who stars in Shakespeare Behind Bars?
The principal cast of Shakespeare Behind Bars includes Hank Rogerson, Jilann Spitzmiller, James Stemple, Shana Hagan.
When was Shakespeare Behind Bars released and how long is it?
Shakespeare Behind Bars was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did Shakespeare Behind Bars make at the box office?
Shakespeare Behind Bars grossed $49 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Shakespeare Behind Bars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shakespeare Behind Bars was composed by James Stemple.