Directed by and starring Al Pacino this quasi-documentary is Pacino's passion in his quest to make Shakespeare more accessible to modern day America. Shakespeare's most performed play 'Richard The Third' is the vehicle he uses to bridge the gap between Victorian soap opera and twentieth century culture. As well as hearing the views of the man on the street we also meet Pacino's friends and fellow actors in his film version of 'Richard The Third'. These include Kevin Spacey Winona
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Directed by and starring Al Pacino, this quasi-documentary is Pacino's passion in his quest to make Shakespeare more accessible to modern day America. Shakespeare's most performed play, 'Richard The Third', is the vehicle he uses to bridge the gap between Victorian soap opera and twentieth century culture. As well as hearing the views of the man on the street, we also meet Pacino's friends and fellow actors in his film version of 'Richard The Third'. These include Kevin Spacey, Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin, James Earl Jones and Kenneth Branagh, who discuss the rewards and challenges inescapable when trying to do justice to the bard. 'Looking For Richard' is where film and documentary merge; you have never seen Shakespeare like this before! Actors Al Pacino, Penelope Allen, Gordon MacDonald, Madison Arnold, Vincent Angell, Harris Yulin, Alec Baldwin, Timmy Prairie, Kevin Conway, Larry Bryggman, Kevin Spacey, Estelle Parsons, Winona Ryder, James Earl Jones & Kenneth Branagh Director Al Pacino Certificate 12 years and over Year 1996 Languages English Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.
A chronicle of Al Pacino's attempts to film Shakespeare's 'Richard III', narrated by the director and star, as he travels to the Globe Theatre in England and visits the Bard's birthplace of Stratford-Upon-Avon. Actors such as Kenneth Branagh and Sir John Gielgud are interviewed to provide insights into the text, while scenes from the play are performed by Pacino and fellow American actors in various locations.
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