Hamlet (1969)

Hamlet (1969)

1969-12-21 United Kingdom 117 Min. PG-13
5.6 12 votes

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.

Cast

Nicol Williamson is Hamlet / King Hamlet
Hamlet / King Hamlet
Anthony Hopkins is Claudius
Judy Parfitt is Gertrude
Gertrude
Mark Dignam is Polonius
Polonius
Ben Aris is Rosencrantz
Rosencrantz
Clive Graham is Guildenstern
Guildenstern
Roger Livesey is First Player / Gravedigger
First Player / Gravedigger