Hamlet
Synopsis
Hamlet suspects his uncle has murdered his father to claim the throne of Denmark and the hand of Hamlet's mother, but the Prince cannot decide whether or not he should take vengeance.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Giles
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- Hamlet
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- BBC, Prospect Theatre Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Giles
John Addison
Eddie Kulkundis, Robert Chetwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Eddie Kulkundis
Producer
Robert Chetwyn
Producer
David Giles
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamlet
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What is Hamlet about?
Hamlet suspects his uncle has murdered his father to claim the throne of Denmark and the hand of Hamlet's mother, but the Prince cannot decide whether or not he should take vengeance.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by David Giles.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The principal cast of Hamlet includes Ian McKellen, Faith Brook, John Woodvine, Susan Fleetwood, Tim Pigott-Smith.
When was Hamlet released and how long is it?
Hamlet was released in 1970 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hamlet was composed by John Addison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hamlet?
Hamlet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).