Hamlet: The Video
“The story of Britain's favourite ads.”
Synopsis
The television campaign for Hamlet cigars, one of the longest running, most memorable and funniest campaigns in advertising history is now on video for the first time. One man who remembers the start of the 27 year campaign is Willie Rushton, one of the country's longest running humorists. Sit back and smile as he guides you through the cream of the ads that made Bach's 'Air on a C String' famous and the world aware that 'Happiness is a cigar called Hamlet'.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Kinninmont
- Original Title
- Hamlet: The Video
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Independent Image
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Kinninmont
Tom Kinninmont
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Kinninmont
Producer
Tom Kinninmont
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamlet: The Video
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What is Hamlet: The Video about?
The television campaign for Hamlet cigars, one of the longest running, most memorable and funniest campaigns in advertising history is now on video for the first time. One man who remembers the start of the 27 year campaign is Willie Rushton, one of the country's longest running humorists. Sit back and smile as he guides you through the cream of the ads that made Bach's 'Air on a C String' famous and the world aware that 'Happiness is a cigar called Hamlet'.
Who directed Hamlet: The Video?
Hamlet: The Video was directed by Tom Kinninmont.
Who stars in Hamlet: The Video?
The principal cast of Hamlet: The Video includes William Rushton.
When was Hamlet: The Video released and how long is it?
Hamlet: The Video was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 30m.