Discovering Hamlet [videorecording] / written and directed by Mark Olshaker ; produced by Larry Klein ; Unicorn Projects, Inc.
Jacobi, Derek.; Branagh, Kenneth.; Clifford, Richard.; Jewesbury, Edward.; Easton, Richard, 1933-2019.; Molloy, Dearbhla.; Thompson, Sophie, 1962-; Villiers, Jay, 1961-; Parfitt, David, 1958-; Yuill, Jimmy, 1959-; Stewart, Patrick, 1940-; Olshaker, Mark, 1951-; Klein, Larry.; Green, Sam.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Hamlet.; Athena (Firm); Unicorn Projects, Inc.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
2010
PR2807.A23 J33 2010
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Title
Discovering Hamlet [videorecording] / written and directed by Mark Olshaker ; produced by Larry Klein ; Unicorn Projects, Inc.
Edition
[Standard format].
ISBN
9781598285321
1598285327
1598285327
Imprint
Silver Spring, MD : Athena, c2010.
Language
English
Language Note
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Description
2 videodiscs (ca. 215 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Other Standard Identifiers
054961853298
Call Number
PR2807.A23 J33 2010
Dewey Decimal Classification
822.3/3
Distributor No.
AMP-8532 Athena
Summary
Derek Jacobi and Kenneth Branagh star in this absorbing documentary, which follows the Renaissance Theatre Company's production of Hamlet from first read-throughs to opening night. Narrated by Patrick Stewart. Chronicles Derek Jacobi's directorial dispute and Kenneth Branagh's first professional appearance as the Danish prince. Bonus disc with hours of never-before-seen footage.
Note
Title from container.
Running times on discs: 53 min. plus bonus and 162 min.
"approx. 53 min., plus 3 1/4 hrs. of bonus"--Container.
"As seen on PBS."
Originally produced for television in 1990.
Special features, Disc 1: conversation with Sir Derek Jacobi; photo gallery; the players in the production; Hamlet through the arts; Sir Patrick Stewart biography.
Special features, Disc 2: Derek Jacobi extended interviews; cast and crew interviews; behind-the-scenes.
Running times on discs: 53 min. plus bonus and 162 min.
"approx. 53 min., plus 3 1/4 hrs. of bonus"--Container.
"As seen on PBS."
Originally produced for television in 1990.
Special features, Disc 1: conversation with Sir Derek Jacobi; photo gallery; the players in the production; Hamlet through the arts; Sir Patrick Stewart biography.
Special features, Disc 2: Derek Jacobi extended interviews; cast and crew interviews; behind-the-scenes.
Credits
Cinematographers, Mike Fox, George Rosenberg ; editor, Sam Green ; stage director, Derek Jacobi.
Performer
Kenneth Branagh, Richard Easton, Dearbhla Molloy, Edward Jewesbury, Richard Clifford, Sophie Thompson, Jay Villiers, David Parfitt, Jimmy Yuill ; narrator, Patrick Stewart.
Cast
Kenneth Branagh, Richard Easton, Dearbhla Molloy, Edward Jewesbury, Richard Clifford, Sophie Thompson, Jay Villiers, David Parfitt, Jimmy Yuill ; narrator, Patrick Stewart.
Audience
Not rated.
System Details Note
DVD-video; Dolby Digital stereo; 4:3 full screen (16.9 widescreen, Derek Jacobi interview only)
Added Author
Jacobi, Derek.
Branagh, Kenneth.
Clifford, Richard.
Jewesbury, Edward.
Easton, Richard, 1933-2019.
Molloy, Dearbhla.
Thompson, Sophie, 1962-
Villiers, Jay, 1961-
Parfitt, David, 1958-
Yuill, Jimmy, 1959-
Stewart, Patrick, 1940-
Olshaker, Mark, 1951-
Klein, Larry.
Green, Sam.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Hamlet.
Branagh, Kenneth.
Clifford, Richard.
Jewesbury, Edward.
Easton, Richard, 1933-2019.
Molloy, Dearbhla.
Thompson, Sophie, 1962-
Villiers, Jay, 1961-
Parfitt, David, 1958-
Yuill, Jimmy, 1959-
Stewart, Patrick, 1940-
Olshaker, Mark, 1951-
Klein, Larry.
Green, Sam.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Hamlet.
Added Corporate Author
Athena (Firm)
Unicorn Projects, Inc.
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Unicorn Projects, Inc.
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
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Table of Contents
Disc 1 (52 min.)
Disc 2 (162 min.).
Disc 2 (162 min.).