Publisher's Synopsis
This is a critical guide to the works of Shakespeare on screen. It examines all the films that have been adapted from the playwright's works from the days of silent cinema to releases such as "Titus Andronicus" and "Love's Labour's Lost". It also includes reinterpretations of his plays with "West Side Story" ("Romeo and Juliet") and "Forbidden Planet" ("The Tempest") amd "Ran" ("King Lear"). Each film features a critical review, production details, a survey of its critical reception and awards, plus a listing of main cast and crew.
