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Discovering Hamlet (1990)

  
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It's considered the greatest role in the English-speaking theater. And in this unique documentary, you'll watch acclaimed actor Kenneth Branagh as he prepares to play Shakespeare's Melancholy Dane, under the direction of former Hamlet Derek Jacobi, at England's Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Follow the play's production from rehearsal to opening night. Patrick Stewart narrates. 53 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English stereo; Subtitles: English (SDH); behind-the-scenes footage; interviews; biographies; photo gallery; more. Two-disc set.
 
SKU: D36362
$39.99
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Category:
Documentary
Director:
Mark Olshaker
Rated:
NR
Color:
Color
Format: 
DVD Fullscreen
Closed Captioned:
 Yes
Cast:  Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Patrick Stewart, Sophie Thompson, David Parfitt, Jay Villiers, Jimmy Yuill, Edward Jewesbury, Richard Easton, Richard Clifford
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