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Discovering Hamlet

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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…

DirectorMark Olshaker
WriterMark Olshaker
ProducerLarry Klein

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 4 other countries

Discovering Hamlet isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Israel, North Macedonia, Slovenia, South Africa. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Mark Olshaker

DJDerek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi
Himself
KBKenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh
Himself / Hamlet
RERichard Easton
Richard Easton
Himself / Claudius
PSPatrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart
Narrator
RCRichard Clifford
Richard Clifford
Himself / Horatio
EJEdward Jewesbury
Edward Jewesbury
Himself / Polonius
DPDavid Parfitt
David Parfitt
Himself / Rosencrantz
STSophie Thompson
Sophie Thompson
Herself / Ophelia
JVJay Villiers
Jay Villiers
Himself / Laertes
JYJimmy Yuill
Jimmy Yuill
Himself / Guildenstern

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