The read
It runs a compact 40m.
Synopsis
This short film depicts how a small Canadian city, bearing the name of Stratford and by a river Avon, created its own renowned Shakespearean theatre. The film tells how the idea grew, how a famous British director, international stars and Canadian talent were recruited, and how the Stratford Shakespearean Festival finally became a triumphant reality.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Morten ParkerDirector
- Gudrun ParkerWriter
Cast
- John DrainieNarrator
- Michael BatesSelf
- Lloyd BochnerSelf
- Douglas CampbellSelf
- Robert ChristieSelf
- Cecil ClarkeSelf
- Timothy FindleySelf
- Alec GuinnessSelf
- Tyrone GuthrieSelf
- Amelia HallSelf
- Tanya MoiseiwitschSelf
- Tom PattersonSelf
Stills
Themes
short film