Shakespeare on Screen

by Daniel Rosenthal

Sir Ian McKellen (Foreword)

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This is a critical guide to the works of Shakespeare on screen. It examines all the films that have been adapted from the playwright's works from the days of silent cinema to releases such as "Titus Andronicus" and "Love's Labour's Lost". It also includes reinterpretations of his plays with "West Side Story" ("Romeo and Juliet") and "Forbidden Planet" ("The Tempest") amd "Ran" ("King Lear"). Each film features a critical review, production details, a survey of its critical reception and awards, plus a listing of main cast and crew.
  • ISBN10 0600601153
  • ISBN13 9780600601159
  • Publish Date 15 November 2000
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 21 January 2005
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
  • Imprint Hamlyn
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 208
  • Language English