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The Poet's Eye

January 2, 1964 0h 20m

Originally released in 1964. The Poet's Eye is a documentary film. directed by Gordon Hales. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Stephen Murray

Synopsis

A tribute to William Shakespeare devised by Geoffrey Buckland-Smith and made in connection with the quatro-centenary celebrations. Spoken extracts from Shakespeare's works (read by Stephen Murray) blend with visuals of scenes in Britain today which illustrate his references to countryside or childhood, and the sea or to the taverns and trades of London. Includes sequence of Olivier as Henry V and is accompanied by period music on the lute by Desmond Dupré.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 1964 62 years ago
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Runtime 0h 20m 20 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • COI

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Poet's Eye about?

A tribute to William Shakespeare devised by Geoffrey Buckland-Smith and made in connection with the quatro-centenary celebrations. Spoken extracts from Shakespeare's works (read by Stephen Murray) ...

Who directed The Poet's Eye?

The Poet's Eye was directed by Gordon Hales.

How long is The Poet's Eye?

The Poet's Eye has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).

When was The Poet's Eye released?

The Poet's Eye was released on January 2, 1964 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Poet's Eye?

The main cast of The Poet's Eye includes Stephen Murray.