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Hamlet 2 (2008)

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R | 1 hr 32 mins | Comedy, Satire | Now Playing |Box Office Total: $4.8M

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Synopsis:
Dana Marschz is a failed actor-turned-high school drama teacher. Shortchanged in the talent department, Dana still harbors ambitions and passions. At work, that is; his personal life, with his dissatisfied wife Brie and their boarder Gary, leaves much to be desired. At Tucson, AZ’s West Mesa High School, Dana sees himself as an inspirational teacher. But his adaptations of popular films, as performed by his top students Rand and Epiphany, are not resonating. When his latest--re-creating Erin Brockovich--is dismissed by the 9th grade drama critic and his department is targeted for closure, Dana must reach deep into himself for creativity. After much perspiration, he conceives a sequel to Shakespeare’s Hamlet--a musical-theater extravaganza that will disdain both political correctness and dramatic credibility. Rallying and rousing his class, Dana casts a wider net by recruiting transfer students like Ivonne for key roles. With rehearsals underway, objections from school officials and the community are soon raised, but Dana will not be denied his freedom of artistic expression. After all, “to thine own self be true.” Dana gets unexpected support from ACLU attorney Cricket Feldstein and his favorite actress, Elisabeth Shue. Above all else, he fervently believes that his opus must be staged, and nothing can break his optimistic spirit.

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Theatrical Release
8/22/2008
Director Credit
Andrew Fleming Director
Cast Credit
Steve Coogan Dana Marshcz
Catherine Keener Brie Marshcz
David Arquette Gary
Arnie Pantoja Vitamin J
Michael Esparza Chuy
Natalie Amenula Yolanda
Evan Adrian Danny the Waiter
Elisabeth Shue Herself
Skylar Astin Rand Posin
Amy Poehler Cricket Feldstein
Nat Faxon Glenn from Copy Shop
Marshall Bell Principal Rocker
Melonie Diaz Ivonne
Joseph Soria (Julian) Octavio
Phoebe Strole Epiphany Sellers
Shea Pepe Noah Sapperstein
Marco Rodriguez Mr. Marquez
Deborah Chavez Mrs. Marquez
Kevin Wiggins Policeman #1
Johnnie Hector Policeman #2
Steve Corona Horace
Arron Shriver Virgil
Josh Berry Mr. Mann
Margarita Wilder Julia De La Huerta
J.D. Garfield Man with Envelope
Mary Evans Parent #1
Tomas Sanchez Parent #2
Mike Hatfield Man in Truck
John Hardman Old Dude
Stephen Eiland Scary Gang Banger
Cynthia Strauss Hysterical Woman
Will Gluck Man at Play #1
Tom Romero Man at Play #2
Jenny Gabrielle Prayer Girl
Frank Bond Ron from The Times
Todd Anderson Redneck Parent
Daniel Quinones Giggles
Sian Bird Drama Student
Karin Arellano Drama Student
Jessica Daniels Drama Student
Tina Kozlowski Drama Student
Joey Montoya Drama Student
Daniel Quiononez Drama Student
Hannah Rodananta Drama Student
Gabriel Romero Drama Student
Production Credits Credit
Jacob E. Ryan Associate Producer
Eric D. Eisner Producer
Albert Berger Executive Producer
Leonid Rozhetskin Producer
Evan Lesser Associate Producer
Ron Yerxa Executive Producer
Pam Brady Executive Producer
Aaron Ryder Producer
Andrew Fleming Executive Producer
Michael Flynn Executive Producer
Production Companies Credit
Bona Fide Productions Production Company
L+E Productions Production Company
Distribution Companies Credit
Momentum Pictures Limited Foreign Distribution Rights
Focus Features Domestic Theatrical Distributor
Focus Features Worldwide Theatrical Distributor
Svensk Filmindustri (SF) Foreign Distribution Rights
Ascot Elite Entertainment Group Foreign Distribution Rights
Locations  
New Mexico, USA  
Writer Credit
Pam Brady Screenplay
Andrew Fleming Screenplay
Accounting Credit
Mark Alvarez Accountant - Payroll Accountant
Steven Self Assistant Accountant
Joe McLaughlin Production Accountant
Bob Weber Post-Production Accountant
Demille Halliburton Production Insurance - Insurance Provider
John Meinl Accountant - Accounting Clerk
Pilar Salazar Assistant Accountant
Art Department Credit
Loren Schoel Art Department Coordinator
Amahl H Lovato Assistant Art Director
Rhonda Painter Set Dresser - On-Set Dresser
Liv Selinger Leadman
Wendy Barnes Set Decorator
Jason Critchfield Painter
Ryan Cowles Sculptor
Ryan Cowles Concept Artist - Conceptual Artist
Tony Fanning Production Designer
Guy Barnes Art Director
Randy Ortega Scenic Artist - Lead Scenic
Johnny Long Greensman
Van Arno Art Department - Aztec Artwork
Ben Bustos Set Dresser
Antonio Maes Painter
Gary Eilar Set Dresser
Mike Hanrahan Set Dresser
Marilyn Peterson Set Dresser
Michael Rafter Set Dresser
Casting Credit
Pam Dixon Mickelson Casting Director
Marty Cherrix Casting
Maria Rodney-Wren Extras Casting
Gerald Tejada Casting Associate
Craft Services Credit
Horst Jung Catering - Chef
Jim Geisler Craft Service
Brenna Wilmsen Craft Service - Craft Service Assistant
Film Camera Credit
Cathy Kanavy Photography - Still Photographer
Jeff Mart Steadicam Operator
Jeff Mart Camera Operator
Rick Lamb Camera Assistant - Camera First Assistant
Alexander Gruszynski Director of Photography
Ron Ischovitsch Film Lab - Digital Intermediate Assistant
Jessica Ramos Loader
Frank Eyers Video Playback - 24 Frame Playback
Bryan McMahan Colorist - Digital Intermediate Colorist
Jeremiah G Chapman Video Assist/Playback - Video Assist
Alec Jarnigan Steadicam Operator (New York)
Alec Jarnigan Camera Operator (New York)
Matthew Guiza Camera Assistant - Camera Second Assistant
Nate Lopez Loader (New York)
Rick Osborn Camera Assistant - Camera First Assistant
Liz Storandt Camera Assistant - Camera First Assistant
Rafiel Chait Camera Assistant - Camera Second Assistant
Angelo Digiacomo Camera Assistant - Camera First Assistant (New York)
Adam Miller Camera Assistant - Camera Second Assistant (New York)
Film Sales Financing Credit
CAA Domestic Distribution Sales
ContentFilm International Foreign Distribution Sales
Legal Credit
Irwin Rappaport Legal Services - Production Legal Services
Keith Fleer Legal Services - Legal Services Provider
Music Credit
Larry Fergusson Music Engineer
Everlast Song Performer
James Sall Music Supervisor
Charles Martin Inouye Music Editing
Ralph Sall Music Producer - Score Producer
Ralph Sall Original Music
Tor Kingdon Music - Protools Music Playback
David Molyneux Song
Dan Petty Music - Score Music Associate
David A Gomez Song Performer
Ralph Sall Music Producer
Eric Schrody Song
Andrew Dorfman Music Editing
Matt Hirt Song
Joaquin Rodriguez Song Performer
Jose Ramirez Song Performer
Francisco Rodriguez Song
Marc Ferrari Song
Stephanie Amaro Song Performer
Jeremy Sweet Song
Nelly Cortez Song Performer
Suemy Gonzalez Song Performer
Giuseppe Adami Song
Renato Simoni Song
Francisco Javier Juarequi Song Performer
Fernando Velozque Song Performer
Puccini Song
Ralph Sall Song
Lotte Schone Song Performer
Andrew Fleming Song
Berlin State Opera Song Performer
Interstellar Force Song Performer
Pam Brady Song
Frederic Talgorn Song
Marsha Thornton Song Performer
Dennis Matkosky Song
All Too Much Song Performer
Michael Sembello Song
Steve Coogan Song Performer
Phoebe Strole Song Performer
Thomas Richard Smith Sr Song
Skylar Astin