Swan Song
1992-01-01 · 23 min · ★ 6.8
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.
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- Directors
- Kenneth Branagh
- Production companies
- Swan Song Film
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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John GielgudSvetlovidov
Richard BriersNikitaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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