Discovering Hamlet
Synopsis
Journey into "Hamlet"-the play and the man-through the experiences of some of the major actors and directors who have brought Shakespeare's great tragedy to life. Christopher Plummer, David Tennant, John Nettles, John Simm, Sir Trevor Nunn, Franco Zeffirelli, Philip Saville, and others explore the enduring appeal of the Prince of Denmark more than 400 years after his stage debut.
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Discovering Hamlet (Theatre Documentary) | Perspective
Type: Featurette • Published 2021-01-16
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Gregory Doran
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Jonathan Miller
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John Nettles
Self
Trevor Nunn
Self
Christopher Plummer
Self
Michael Radford
Self
John Simm
Self
David Tennant
Self
Franco Zeffirelli
Self
Kenneth Branagh
Hamlet (archive footage)
Laurence Olivier
Hamlet (archive footage)
Mel Gibson
Hamlet (archive footage)
Cal Seville
Hamlet
Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy
Hamlet (archive footage)
Alan Bates
Claudius (archive footage)
Helena Bonham Carter
Ophelia (archive footage)
Michael Caine
Horatio (archive footage)
Glenn Close
Gertrude (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Saville, Lyndy Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Lyndy Saville
- Original Score
- Mat Davidson
- Original Title
- Discovering Hamlet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- 3DD Productions, Sundance Channel Global
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Saville, Lyndy Saville
Lyndy Saville
Mat Davidson
Simon Rigden Green
Lyndy Saville
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Saville
Director
Simon Rigden Green
Editor
Lyndy Saville
Director
Lyndy Saville
Writer
Lyndy Saville
Producer
Mat Davidson
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Discovering Hamlet
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What is Discovering Hamlet about?
Journey into "Hamlet"-the play and the man-through the experiences of some of the major actors and directors who have brought Shakespeare's great tragedy to life. Christopher Plummer, David Tennant, John Nettles, John Simm, Sir Trevor Nunn, Franco Zeffirelli, Philip Saville, and others explore the enduring appeal of the Prince of Denmark more than 400 years after his stage debut.
Who directed Discovering Hamlet?
Discovering Hamlet was directed by Philip Saville, Lyndy Saville.
Who stars in Discovering Hamlet?
The principal cast of Discovering Hamlet includes Gregory Doran, Jonathan Miller, John Nettles, Trevor Nunn, Christopher Plummer.
When was Discovering Hamlet released and how long is it?
Discovering Hamlet was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Discovering Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Discovering Hamlet was composed by Mat Davidson.