Discovering Hamlet poster

Discovering Hamlet (2011)

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.

Cast

Gregory Doran in Discovering Hamlet

Gregory Doran

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Jonathan Miller in Discovering Hamlet

Jonathan Miller

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John Nettles in Discovering Hamlet

John Nettles

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Trevor Nunn in Discovering Hamlet

Trevor Nunn

Self

Christopher Plummer in Discovering Hamlet

Christopher Plummer

Self

Michael Radford in Discovering Hamlet

Michael Radford

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John Simm in Discovering Hamlet

John Simm

Self

David Tennant in Discovering Hamlet

David Tennant

Self

Franco Zeffirelli in Discovering Hamlet

Franco Zeffirelli

Self

Kenneth Branagh in Discovering Hamlet

Kenneth Branagh

Hamlet (archive footage)

Laurence Olivier in Discovering Hamlet

Laurence Olivier

Hamlet (archive footage)

Mel Gibson in Discovering Hamlet

Mel Gibson

Hamlet (archive footage)

Cal Saville

Hamlet

Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy in Discovering Hamlet

Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy

Hamlet (archive footage)

Alan Bates in Discovering Hamlet

Alan Bates

Claudius (archive footage)

Helena Bonham Carter in Discovering Hamlet

Helena Bonham Carter

Ophelia (archive footage)

Michael Caine in Discovering Hamlet

Michael Caine

Horatio (archive footage)

Glenn Close in Discovering Hamlet

Glenn Close

Gertrude (archive footage)

John Gielgud in Discovering Hamlet

John Gielgud

King Hamlet's Ghost (archive footage)

Ian Holm in Discovering Hamlet

Ian Holm

Polonius (archive footage)

Paul Scofield in Discovering Hamlet

Paul Scofield

The Ghost (archive footage)

Robert Shaw in Discovering Hamlet

Robert Shaw

Claudius (archive footage)

Jean Simmons in Discovering Hamlet

Jean Simmons

Ophelia (archive footage)

Kate Winslet in Discovering Hamlet

Kate Winslet

Ophelia (archive footage)

FAQ

When was Discovering Hamlet released?

Discovering Hamlet was released on November 1, 2011.

How long is Discovering Hamlet?

Discovering Hamlet runs for 44m.

What is the rating for Discovering Hamlet?

Discovering Hamlet has an average rating of 7.5/10 on Streambay.

What genre is Discovering Hamlet?

Discovering Hamlet is classified as Documentary.

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