Krapp's Last Tape
Synopsis
A 69 year old man sits alone on his last birthday and listens to the past. Krapp's Last Tape is an extraordinary study of mortality, creativity and memory. A television relay of the 2006 Royal Court Theatre production of Samuel Beckett's critically acclaimed play, starring Harold Pinter.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Rickson
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Beckett
- Original Title
- Krapp's Last Tape
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Royal Court Theatre, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Rickson
Samuel Beckett
Laurence Blythe
Nigel Cattle
Alan Yentob, Richard Fell
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Rickson
Director
Samuel Beckett
Writer
Laurence Blythe
Director of Photography
Hildegard Bechtler
Production Design
Nigel Cattle
Editor
Richard Fell
Producer
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What is Krapp's Last Tape about?
A 69 year old man sits alone on his last birthday and listens to the past. Krapp's Last Tape is an extraordinary study of mortality, creativity and memory. A television relay of the 2006 Royal Court Theatre production of Samuel Beckett's critically acclaimed play, starring Harold Pinter.
Who directed Krapp's Last Tape?
Krapp's Last Tape was directed by Ian Rickson.
Who stars in Krapp's Last Tape?
The principal cast of Krapp's Last Tape includes Harold Pinter, Alan Yentob.
When was Krapp's Last Tape released and how long is it?
Krapp's Last Tape was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 45m.