Looking for Richard

Synopsis: Documentary. Al Pacino, while in the process of staging a production of Richard III, explores in the film how the play took shape and tries to understand Shakespeare’s intention for it. He canvasses the opinions of academics and people in the street to find out what Shakespeare means in contemporary life.
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Film; Video; Film. 16mm. col. 112 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 112 min.
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 1996
Year of production: 1996
Notes: Reviewed by Geoffrey Macnab in Sight and Sound (2/97), pp. 48-9.
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: drama in English; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals

Director

Al Pacino; Michael Hadge

Producer

Al Pacino

Writer

Al Pacino; William Shakespeare

Art Direction

Kevin Ritter

Contributor

Cast

Name: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Web: http://www.fox.co.uk/ External site opens in new window
Phone: 020 7753 8686
Fax: 020 7437 1625
Address: Twentieth Century House
31-32 Soho Square
London
W1D 3AP
Notes: Feature films from Fox and MGM for sale on DVD and Blu-ray via retail outlets.

Name: Filmbankmedia
Email: info@filmbankmedia.com
Web: https://www.filmbankmedia.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone: +44 (0) 20 3866 6525
Address: 1st Floor, 67-74 Saffron Hill
London
EC1N 8QX
UK
Notes: The main source in the UK for hire of feature films for non-theatrical presentations. The extensive catalogue includes vintage classics, independent films and big blockbusters. Available on 16mm as well as VHS and DVD. Also provides advice on contractual matters.

This record has been viewed 493 times.