

Hamlet
1969-12-21 · 117 min · ★ 5.8
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.
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- Directors
- Tony Richardson
- Production companies
- Filmways Pictures, Woodfall Film Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Nicol WilliamsonHamlet / King Hamlet
Anthony HopkinsClaudius
Judy ParfittGertrude
Marianne FaithfullOphelia
Mark DignamPolonius
Gordon JacksonHoratio
Roger LiveseyFirst Player / Gravedigger
Michael ElphickCaptain
Roger Lloyd PackReynaldo
Michael PenningtonLaertes
Anjelica HustonCourt LadyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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