Hollow Crown, The

Synopsis: The Royal Shakespeare Company’s chronicle of the English monarchy from Saxon times, with musical interludes. The readings are from literary works in the public domain and were compiled by John Barton.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w. 120 min.
Year of release: 1965
Year of production: 1965
Availability: Out of distribution (2008).
Uses: Suitable for age 10 and up.
Subjects: Drama; History
Keywords: monarchy; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Director

Charles Dubin

Producer

Anthony Havelock-Allan; Daniel Melnick; David Susskind

Cinematographer

Christopher Challis

Writer

William Shakespeare

Contributor

John Barton

Cast

Name: Royal Shakespeare Company
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Address: Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Waterside
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
CV37 6BB

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