All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film (2016): Cast
All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film is a 2016 documentary directed by David M. Thompson, starring Ian McKellen as Prospero's Speech Reader (voice) and Penelope Wilton. It runs 1 hour.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h (60 min)
- Director
- David M. Thompson
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Film London
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film About?
The premise of All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film without spoilers.
This documentary examines the enduring legacy of William Shakespeare's plays through the lens of cinema. It charts the history of adaptations, from the silent era to contemporary interpretations, featuring insightful interviews with acclaimed directors such as Laurence Olivier, Orson Welles, Franco Zeffirelli, and Kenneth Branagh. The film explores how different cinematic approaches have shaped and reimagined Shakespeare’s works for audiences across generations.
All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film Cast & Characters
Ian McKellen leads the cast as Prospero's Speech Reader (voice), with Penelope Wilton as Narrator (voice). Directed by David M. Thompson.
- Director David M. Thompson
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Ian McKellen as Prospero's Speech Reader (voice) -
Penelope Wilton as Narrator (voice)
More from David M. Thompson
More films directed by David M. Thompson: Nicolas Roeg: It’s About Time…, Screen Goddesses, Once Upon a Time… ‘Notorious’ and Silent Britain.
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All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film, each answered in a sentence.
How long is All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film?
All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
When was All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film released?
All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film was released on April 24, 2016.
Who directed All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film?
All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film was directed by David M. Thompson.
More films by David M. Thompson Who is in the cast of All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film?
All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film stars Ian McKellen as Prospero's Speech Reader (voice) and Penelope Wilton as Narrator (voice).
Does All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film have a post-credit scene?
No. All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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