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.
Top Cast
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Alfred Ryder
Hamlet
Howard Da Silva
Claudius
Nan Martin
Gertrude
Staats Cotsworth
Polonius
Julie Harris
Ophelia
Tom Klunis
Horatio
Clifford David
Laertes
Ian Cameron
Rosencrantz
Chet London
Guildenstern
Norman MacDonald
Osric
Stacy Keach Sr.
Marcellus / Player #1
Morris D. Erby
Bernardo
Robin Gammell
Francisco / Gravedigger / Player #2
Richard Smithies
Reynaldo
Lou Polan
Ghost
Michael Ryan
Fortinbras
John Randolph
Gravedigger
Michael Alaimo
Player #3
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Papp, Bruce Minnix
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- David Amram
- Original Title
- Hamlet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 20m
- Production Studios
- New York Shakespeare Festival
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Papp, Bruce Minnix
William Shakespeare
David Amram
Larry Paulus
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Papp
Director
Bruce Minnix
Director
Larry Paulus
Producer
Ming Cho Lee
Production Design
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hamlet.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamlet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 Joseph Papp, Bruce Minnix.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The principal cast of Hamlet includes Alfred Ryder, Howard Da Silva, Nan Martin, Staats Cotsworth, Julie Harris.
When was Hamlet released and how long is it?
Hamlet was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 4h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hamlet was composed by David Amram.