# Discovering Hamlet (1990)

English · Released 1990-01-07

Discovering Hamlet is a 1990 English film. Kenneth Branagh appears in it.

Cast: Kenneth Branagh as Himself / Hamlet

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was Discovering Hamlet released?
Discovering Hamlet was released on 7 January 1990.

### Who stars in Discovering Hamlet?
Kenneth Branagh star in Discovering Hamlet.

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