Shakespeare in Performance: Film
The Boar Hunt (1960, Michael Hayes)
| Title | The Boar Hunt |
|---|---|
| Year | 1960 |
| Release Locations | GB |
| Director | Michael Hayes |
| Medium | Black & white video |
| Length | 1 hrs, 15 mins |
| Languages | English |
| Audience | general public |
| Play Connections | Richard III (teleplay) |
| Series | An Age of Kings |
Description
Based on Acts 3-5 of King Richard III. The fifteenth and final episode in An Age of Kings. (See also numbers 156-9, 178-9, 185, 188, 190-2, 485-6, and 505). This last program involved a cast of 57 actors and a budget of £4,020, which made it the most expensive in the series. Not surprisingly Shakespeare's longest play required an extra 15 minutes in viewing time. Of special interest is the sudden re-emergence of Frank Pettingell, Falstaff earlier in the series, as Bishop of Ely. For additional background, see The Hollow Crown (485)
Description from Shakespeare on Screen : an International Filmography and Videography by Kenneth S. Rothwell and Annabelle Henkin Melzer. ©1990 Kenneth S. Rothwell. Cited by permission. — Added 2008-11-14
Cast Overview
Production Team and Crew Overview
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell