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Format: Laserdisc
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113 min.
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Movie Description
Part classical performance and part examination of Shakespearean dramaturgy, this acclaimed film features Pacino as both director and star of a production of "Richard III." Scenes from the play are interspersed with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with such Shakespearean heavy hitters as Sir John Gielgud, Kenneth Branagh and Derek Jacobi. Other appearances include James Earl Jones, Kevin Kline, and Vanessa Redgrave.
Synopsis
In this fascinating documentary, veteran actor Al Pacino embarks on a mission to find out about general audiences' perceptions of the works William Shakespeare, and difficulties of understanding the Elizabethan tongue. With the help of some of today's great Shakespearean actors, Pacino examines the driving forces behind the bard's immortal verse. And aided by such recognizable screen actors as Winnona Ryder, Alec Baldwin and Kevin Spacey, Pacino illustrates -- via scenes from "Richard III" -- the passion and relevance of Shakespeare's drama.
Film Notes
Opened theatrically in New York City October 11, 1996.
Produced by Jam Productions.
Shown at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
Released theatrically in the USA October 11, 1996.
Additional cast: Madison Arnold (Rivers), Vincent Angell (Grey), Timmy Prairie (Prince Edward), Landon Prairie (Young Prince), Phil Parolisi (Halberd/Messenger), Bruce MacVittie (1st Murderer), Julie Moret (Mistress Shore), James Colby (Lovel), Ira Lewis (Tyrell), Neal Jones & Andre Sogliuzzo (Messengers), and Marlon Pollick (Soldier).
Also interviewed: Barbara Everett.
Industry Reviews
"High-spirited and infectiously energetic, Al Pacino's LOOKING FOR RICHARD is a master class in Shakespeare and acting conducted by an uncommonly passionate and delightful teacher..."
Variety - Godfrey Cheshire (02/05/1996)
"...This is a film about how to act and produce Shakespeare. It is also, not incidentally, a documentary about some days in the life of an actor who loves his craft and brims with curiosity and good humor..."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (10/25/1996)
"It all works brilliantly..."
Uncut - Andrew Sumner (02/01/2005)
Quotations
"An English teacher brought us to a local production of 'King Lear' and after ten minutes of people doing 'Shakespearean acting,' I tuned out and started making out with my girlfriend in the back row. We left at intermission." -- KEVIN KLINE, in an interview within the film
"We're getting forty dollars a day and all the donuts we can eat." -- ALEC BALDWIN, in an interview within the film
"I'm confused just explaining it, so I can imagine how you must feel hearing me. It's very confusing and I don't know why we're even doing this at all." -- AL PACINO to his producer (MICHAEL HADGE) during production of the film
"We're never going to finish making this movie. I don't even get Richard III..." -- MICHAEL HADGE, producer of the film
"Is this it? Are we done? I'm not going to tell him about the other ten rolls of film." -- MICHAEL HADGE (producer of the film) to JAMES BULLEIT (line producer of the film)
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