Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
"A man talking sense to himself is no madder than a man talking nonsense not to himself."
Originally released in 1991. Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead is a comedy/drama film. directed by Tom Stoppard.
Starring Gary Oldman, Tim Roth, and Richard Dreyfuss
Synopsis
Rosencrantz and Guildensterm, minor characters from the play 'Hamlet', find themselves on the road to Elsinore Castle at the behest of the King of Denmark. The duo encounter a band of players before arriving to find that they are needed to try to discern what troubles the prince Hamlet. Meanwhile, they ponder the meaning of their existence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 8, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (314 votes)
Budget
$2.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$805.1K
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,500,000
- Revenue
- $805,104
Production Companies
- Thirteen
- Brandenberg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead about?
Rosencrantz and Guildensterm, minor characters from the play 'Hamlet', find themselves on the road to Elsinore Castle at the behest of the King of Denmark. The duo encounter a band of players befor...
Who directed Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead?
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead was directed by Tom Stoppard.
How long is Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead?
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead released?
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead was released on February 8, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead?
The main cast of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead includes Gary Oldman, Tim Roth, Richard Dreyfuss, Iain Glen, Ian Richardson.
Is Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead worth watching?
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 314 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.