Discovering Hamlet (2011)
Discovering Hamlet (2011), directed by Lyndy Saville, starring Gregory Doran and Jonathan Miller.
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Synopsis
Journey into "Hamlet"-the play and the man-through the experiences of some of the major actors and directors who have brought Shakespeare's great tragedy to life. Christopher Plummer, David Tennant, John Nettles, John Simm, Sir Trevor Nunn, Franco Zeffirelli, Philip Saville, and others explore the enduring appeal of the Prince of Denmark more than 400 years after his stage debut.
- Lyndy SavilleDirector, Producer, Writer
- Philip SavilleDirector
- Simon Rigden GreenEditing
- Mat DavidsonOriginal music
Trivia
- It premiered on November 1, 2011, a Tuesday.
- It runs 0h44 — short for a feature film.
- As of September 20, 2026, it is available in Brazil by subscription on Magellan TV.
- This film's quiz has 9 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- Studios3DD Productions, Sundance Channel Global
- CountriesUnited Kingdom
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Where to watch
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Magellan TV
Streaming
Cast
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Gregory Doran
Self -
Jonathan Miller
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John Nettles
Self -
Trevor Nunn
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Christopher Plummer
Self -
Michael Radford
Self -
John Simm
Self -
David Tennant
Self -
Franco Zeffirelli
Self -
Kenneth Branagh
Hamlet (archive footage) -
Laurence Olivier
Hamlet (archive footage) -
Mel Gibson
Hamlet (archive footage) - Cal Saville Hamlet
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Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy
Hamlet (archive footage) -
Alan Bates
Claudius (archive footage) -
Helena Bonham Carter
Ophelia (archive footage) -
Michael Caine
Horatio (archive footage) -
Glenn Close
Gertrude (archive footage) -
John Gielgud
King Hamlet's Ghost (archive footage) -
Ian Holm
Polonius (archive footage)
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Crew
- Lyndy Saville Director
- Philip Saville Director
- Simon Rigden Green Editing
- Lyndy Saville Producer
- Mat Davidson Original music
- Lyndy Saville Writer
Questions about this film
What is Discovering Hamlet about?
Discovering Hamlet: Journey into "Hamlet"-the play and the man-through the experiences of some of the major actors and directors who have brought Shakespeare's great tragedy to life. Christopher Plummer, David Tennant, John Nettles, John Simm, Sir Trevor Nunn, Franco Zeffirelli, Philip Saville, and others explore the enduring appeal of t…
Who directed Discovering Hamlet?
Discovering Hamlet was directed by Lyndy Saville and Philip Saville in 2011.
Who stars in Discovering Hamlet?
The cast of Discovering Hamlet includes Gregory Doran, Jonathan Miller, John Nettles, Trevor Nunn and Christopher Plummer.
How long is Discovering Hamlet?
Discovering Hamlet runs for 44 minutes, or 0h44.
Where can I watch Discovering Hamlet?
Discovering Hamlet is available on Magellan TV. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.
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