This Is Hamlet (2010)

Released: 2010-08-14 Duration: 2hr 15min

Genres: Drama Documentary Comedy

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Overview

A mockumentary examination of Shakespeare's greatest tragedy using "breaking news" style interviews and commentary.

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Budget	$0.00
Revenue	$0.00
Original Language	en
Popularity	1.136

Directed By

Greg Watkins

Crew

Director
Greg Watkins

Writer
Greg Watkins

Writer
Jeremy Sabol

Executive Producer
Richard Clark

Producer
Neil Riha

Producer
Greg Watkins

Producer
Jeremy Sabol

Casting
Jessica Heidt

Editor
Jim Farber

Editor
Greg Watkins

Cinematography
Tristan Kolkhorst

Supervising Sound Editor
Neil Riha

Animation
Marco Salsiccia

Musical
Austin Zumbro

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