The Poet's Eye
Synopsis
A tribute to William Shakespeare devised by Geoffrey Buckland-Smith and made in connection with the quatro-centenary celebrations. Spoken extracts from Shakespeare's works (read by Stephen Murray) blend with visuals of scenes in Britain today which illustrate his references to countryside or childhood, and the sea or to the taverns and trades of London. Includes sequence of Olivier as Henry V and is accompanied by period music on the lute by Desmond Dupré.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Hales
- Screenplay & Story
- Gregory Buckland-Smith, Hilary Douglas
- Original Title
- The Poet's Eye
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- COI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Hales
Gregory Buckland-Smith, Hilary Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Hales
Director
Hilary Douglas
Writer
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What is The Poet's Eye about?
A tribute to William Shakespeare devised by Geoffrey Buckland-Smith and made in connection with the quatro-centenary celebrations. Spoken extracts from Shakespeare's works (read by Stephen Murray) blend with visuals of scenes in Britain today which illustrate his references to countryside or childhood, and the sea or to the taverns and trades of London. Includes sequence of Olivier as Henry V and is accompanied by period music on the lute by Desmond Dupré.
Who directed The Poet's Eye?
The Poet's Eye was directed by Gordon Hales.
Who stars in The Poet's Eye?
The principal cast of The Poet's Eye includes Stephen Murray.
When was The Poet's Eye released and how long is it?
The Poet's Eye was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 20m.