Discovering Hamlet (1990): Cast
Discovering Hamlet is a 1990 documentary directed by Mark Olshaker, starring Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi and Patrick Stewart. It runs 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 52 min
- Director
- Mark Olshaker
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Unicorn Projects
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Discovering Hamlet About?
The premise of Discovering Hamlet without spoilers.
In 1988, a young Kenneth Branagh took on Shakespeare’s Prince Hamlet for the first time, mentored by veteran actor Derek Jacobi. Narrated by Patrick Stewart, the hour‑long documentary follows filmmakers Mark Olshaker and Larry Klein as they film four weeks of rehearsals—from the initial read‑throughs to opening night—showing how Branagh and Jacobi explore new depths in the classic tragedy.
Discovering Hamlet Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- tragedy
- shakespeare's hamlet
- based on play
- independent film
- character name in title
Discovering Hamlet Cast & Characters
Kenneth Branagh leads the cast, with Derek Jacobi and Patrick Stewart as Narrator. Directed by Mark Olshaker; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mark Olshaker
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Kenneth Branagh as themselves -
Derek Jacobi as themselves -
Patrick Stewart as Narrator -
Jimmy Yuill as themselves
Also Starring in Discovering Hamlet
· 6 more- Sophie Thompson Themselves
- Edward Jewesbury Themselves
- Jay Villiers Themselves
- Richard Easton Themselves
- David Parfitt Themselves
- Richard Clifford Themselves
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Discovering Hamlet FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Discovering Hamlet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Discovering Hamlet?
Discovering Hamlet runs 52 minutes.
When was Discovering Hamlet released?
Discovering Hamlet was released on January 7, 1990.
Who directed Discovering Hamlet?
Discovering Hamlet was directed by Mark Olshaker.
Who is in the cast of Discovering Hamlet?
Discovering Hamlet stars Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi and Patrick Stewart as Narrator, among 10 credited actors.
Does Discovering Hamlet have a post-credit scene?
No. Discovering Hamlet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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