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Swan Song

  • 19921992
  • 23m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
178
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John Gielgud in Swan Song (1992)
  • Short
An aging actor remembers his past stage triumphs and contemplates a dim future on the stage of an empty theatre.An aging actor remembers his past stage triumphs and contemplates a dim future on the stage of an empty theatre.An aging actor remembers his past stage triumphs and contemplates a dim future on the stage of an empty theatre.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
178
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Kenneth Branagh
  • Writers
    • Anton Chekhov(play)
    • Hugh Cruttwell(adapted for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • John Gielgud
    • Richard Briers
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  • Director
    • Kenneth Branagh
  • Writers
    • Anton Chekhov(play)
    • Hugh Cruttwell(adapted for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • John Gielgud
    • Richard Briers
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    • 4User reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson at an event for Swan Song (1992)
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    John Gielgud
    John Gielgud
    • Svetlovidovas Svetlovidov
    Richard Briers
    Richard Briers
    • Nikitaas Nikita
    • Director
      • Kenneth Branagh
    • Writers
      • Anton Chekhov(play)
      • Hugh Cruttwell(adapted for the screen by)
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    • Trivia
      Like his character Svetlovidov, John Gielgud was 88 years old when the film was made.
    • Connections
      Version of En svanesang (1954)

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    10/10
    Beautiful and moving - a tribute to Gielgud's talent
    Beautiful and moving - a tribute to Gielgud's talent. I'm so glad Branagh had the foresite to capture the magic on film, especially in light of Gielgud's recent death. This film brought tears to my eyes and reignited my love of Shakespeare. Gielgud truly brought Shakespeare to life like noone else.
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    • Aug 8, 2000

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    • Release date
      • 1992 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Il canto del cigno
    • Filming locations
      • Criterion Theatre, Jermyn Street, St James's, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Swan Song Film
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    • Runtime
      23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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