To Be Hamlet
Synopsis
Documentary examination of the role of Hamlet, in which ten prominent actors who have played the part discuss Hamlet's personality, Shakespeare's play, and the enduring popular fascination it has inspired. The actors interviewed are Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Richard Burton, Nicol Williamson, Ben Kingsley, Jean Louis Barrault, Vittorio Gassman, Maximilian Schell, Innocenti Smoktunovsky, and Mandy Patinkin. Includes excerpts from various film and television versions of Hamlet, featuring these actors and others.
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- Original Title
- To Be Hamlet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is To Be Hamlet about?
Documentary examination of the role of Hamlet, in which ten prominent actors who have played the part discuss Hamlet's personality, Shakespeare's play, and the enduring popular fascination it has inspired. The actors interviewed are Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Richard Burton, Nicol Williamson, Ben Kingsley, Jean Louis Barrault, Vittorio Gassman, Maximilian Schell, Innocenti Smoktunovsky, and Mandy Patinkin. Includes excerpts from various film and television versions of Hamlet, featuring these actors and others.
Who directed To Be Hamlet?
To Be Hamlet was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in To Be Hamlet?
The principal cast of To Be Hamlet includes Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton, John Gielgud, Nicol Williamson, Ben Kingsley.
When was To Be Hamlet released and how long is it?
To Be Hamlet was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for To Be Hamlet?
To Be Hamlet holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).