Hamlet (1969)

12/21/1969 (GB) • 1h 57m

Drama

Overview

Tony Richardson's Hamlet is based on his own stage production. Filmed entirely within the Roundhouse in London (a disused train shed), it is shot almost entirely in close up, focusing the attention on faces and language rather than action.

Top Billed Cast

Nicol Williamson

Hamlet / King Hamlet

Judy Parfitt

Gertrude

Mark Dignam

Polonius

Ben Aris

Rosencrantz

Clive Graham

Guildenstern

Roger Livesey

First Player / Gravedigger


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

tragedy

hamlet

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