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Shakespeare: 126 Films to Buy & Rent

 
Taming of the Shrew, TheTaming of the Shrew, The (1976)
Dir. Kirk Browning
Feat. Marc Singer
An acclaimed production of Shakespeare's comedy by the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco.
King LearKing Lear (1974)
Feat. Patrick Magee
Solid TV version of the Bard's great tragedy with Patrick Magee giving a unique interpretation of the troubled monarch, double–crossed by his…
Thames Shakespeare Collection, TheThames Shakespeare Collection, The (Macbeth, King Lear, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night) (1974-1988)
Four of William Shakespeare's ageless tales of drama and passion combined in a boxed set. MACBETH: Witchcraft, manipulation, and murder mark…
MacbethMacbeth (1971) Recommended
Dir. Roman Polanski
Feat. Jon Finch, Francesca Annis
This version of violent tragedy benefits from Polanski's fine sense of storytelling. Bloodythirsty and geniunely eerie, it comes…
King LearKing Lear (1970)
Dir. Peter Brook
Feat. Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Jack MacGowran…
This could hardly miss with Shakespeare perennials Paul Schofield in the title role and director Peter Brook at the helm. A strong and rewarding…
HamletHamlet (1969)
Dir. Tony Richardson
Feat. Nicol Williamson, Gordon Jackson, Anthony Hopkins…
The predominant use of close–ups enhances Nicol Williamson's bold performance as an impulsive, roguish young Hamlet.
Midsummer Night's Dream, AMidsummer Night's Dream, A (1968)
Dir. Sir Peter Hall
Feat. Helen Mirren, David Warner, Diana Rigg…
The Royal Shakespeare Company's film production of one of Shakespeare's most hilarious and witty plays, featuring a strong ensemble cast.
Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet (1968) Recommended
Dir. Franco Zeffirelli
Feat. Olivia Hussey, Leonard Whiting, Milo O'Shea…
Definitive screen version has the lovelorn couple played by teenagers, the costume designer working overtime and a youthful, fashionable feel to it.…
Twelfth NightTwelfth Night (1968)
Dir. John Sichel
Feat. Alec Guinness, Joan Plowright, Ralph Richardson…
Shakespeare's farcical tale of mixed up lives and lovers at cross–purposes is brought to life by renowned actors Alec Guinness and Joan…
Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet (1966)
Dir. Paul Czinner
Feat. Margot Fonteyn, Rudolph Nureyev
The famed Royal Ballet production of Romeo and Juliet. This historical performance stars Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev as the quintessential…
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