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01/01/1992 Drama 0h 23m
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Overview

An aging actor remembers his past stage triumphs and contemplates a dim future on the stage of an empty theatre. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

  1. Hugh Cruttwell

    Writer

  2. Kenneth Branagh

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. John Gielgud

    Svetlovidov

  2. Richard Briers

    Nikita

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Reviews

A review by DocTerminus
Written by DocTerminus on 2022-02-04
in 1992, Hollywood had certainly noticed Kenneth Branagh as he frequently achieved both critical and financial success in front of and behind the camera. America discovered what the United Kingdom had known for many years - before excelling in filmmaking, Branagh was a top stage actor and director!

It would come as no surprise that the guy who found success bringing Shakespeare plays to modern audiences, honors and acknowledges his elders in a way that American filmmaker egos don't. This short film, **SWAN SONG**, is this on display. Adapted from an Anton Chekhov one-act play, and starrin...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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