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Discovering Hamlet (1990)

IN 1988, rising star Kenneth Branagh tackled the role of Shakespeare’s prince of Denmark for the first time in his professional career under the guidance of celebrated actor Derek Jacobi. Narrated by Patrick Stewart, this hour-long film documents how Kenneth Branagh and Derek Jacobi, two intelligent and passionate men, found new depths in Shakespeare’s classic drama, Hamlet. Filmmakers Mark Olshaker and Larry Klein follow the company through four weeks of rehearsals, from the first read-throughs to opening night.

  • Documentary

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Derek JacobiDerek JacobiHimself
  • Photo of Kenneth BranaghKenneth BranaghHimself / Hamlet
  • Photo of Richard EastonRichard EastonHimself / Claudius
  • Photo of Patrick StewartPatrick StewartNarrator
  • Photo of Richard CliffordRichard CliffordHimself / Horatio
  • Photo of Edward JewesburyEdward JewesburyHimself / Polonius
  • Photo of David ParfittDavid ParfittHimself / Rosencrantz
  • Photo of Sophie ThompsonSophie ThompsonHerself / Ophelia
  • Photo of Jay VilliersJay VilliersHimself / Laertes
  • Photo of Jimmy YuillJimmy YuillHimself / Guildenstern

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