Cracking the Shakespeare Code
“The masonic ciphers hidden in Shakespeare and Renaissance art”
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.)
Top Cast
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Robert Crumpton
Himself - Shakespearean Scholar / Narrator (voice)
Petter Amundsen
Himself - Researcher
Stanley Wells
Himself - Shakespearean Scholar
Tobias Churton
Himself - Rosicrucianism Scholar
Jola Sigmond
Himself - Typographer
Wynard Baerken
Himself - Marine Archaeologist
Rick Lagina
Himself - Oak Island Landowner
Steve Zazulyk
Himself - Metal Detectorist
Tony Sampson
Himself - Diver
Erlend Loe
Himself - Writer (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 9, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jørgen Friberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Jørgen Friberg, Robert Crumpton
- Original Score
- Jon Kristian Fjellestad, Arvo Pärt, Ola Fløttum
- Original Title
- Cracking the Shakespeare Code
- Country of Origin
- Norway, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Norwegian
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Arts Alliance, Videomaker
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jørgen Friberg
Jørgen Friberg, Robert Crumpton
Jon Kristian Fjellestad, Arvo Pärt, Ola Fløttum
Svend Even Hærra
Jørgen Friberg
Kjell Eriksen, Torstein Blixfjord, Jonny Persey, Al Morrow
Department Leadership Roster
Jørgen Friberg
Director
Jørgen Friberg
Writer
Robert Crumpton
Writer
Kjell Eriksen
Producer
Torstein Blixfjord
Producer
Svend Even Hærra
Director of Photography
Jørgen Friberg
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cracking the Shakespeare Code
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What is Cracking the Shakespeare Code about?
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.)
Who directed Cracking the Shakespeare Code?
Cracking the Shakespeare Code was directed by Jørgen Friberg.
Who stars in Cracking the Shakespeare Code?
The principal cast of Cracking the Shakespeare Code includes Robert Crumpton, Petter Amundsen, Stanley Wells, Tobias Churton, Jola Sigmond.
When was Cracking the Shakespeare Code released and how long is it?
Cracking the Shakespeare Code was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Cracking the Shakespeare Code?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cracking the Shakespeare Code was composed by Jon Kristian Fjellestad, Arvo Pärt, Ola Fløttum.