Hamlet
“The motion picture of all time ... for all time!”
Synopsis
Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet continues to be the most compelling version of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy. Olivier is at his most inspired—both as director and as the melancholy Dane himself—as he breathes new life into the words of one of the world’s greatest dramatists.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Amleto di Laurence Olivier - Trailer originaleOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-19
Top Cast
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Laurence Olivier
Hamlet - Prince of Denmark / Voice of Ghost
Basil Sydney
Claudius - The King
Eileen Herlie
Gertrude - The Queen
Norman Wooland
Horatio - His Friend
Felix Aylmer
Polonius - Lord Chamberlain
Jean Simmons
Ophelia
Terence Morgan
Laertes
Peter Cushing
Osric
Stanley Holloway
Gravedigger
Russell Thorndike
Priest
John Laurie
Francisco
Esmond Knight
Bernardo
Anthony Quayle
Marcellus
Harcourt Williams
First Player
Patrick Troughton
Player King
Tony Tarver
Player Queen
Niall MacGinnis
Sea Captain
Anthony Bushell
Bit Part (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$750K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurence Olivier
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurence Olivier
- Original Score
- William Walton
- Original Title
- Hamlet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Production Budget
- $750K
- Production Studios
- Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier, William Shakespeare
William Walton
Desmond Dickinson
Helga Cranston
Laurence Olivier
Department Leadership Roster
Laurence Olivier
Director
Laurence Olivier
Screenplay
Laurence Olivier
Producer
Roger K. Furse
Costume Design
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
Helga Cranston
Editor
Elizabeth Hennings
Costume Design
William Walton
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet continues to be the most compelling version of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy. Olivier is at his most inspired—both as director and as the melancholy Dane himself—as he breathes new life into the words of one of the world’s greatest dramatists.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Laurence Olivier.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The principal cast of Hamlet includes Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney, Eileen Herlie, Norman Wooland, Felix Aylmer.
When was Hamlet released and how long is it?
Hamlet was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 2h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hamlet was composed by William Walton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hamlet?
Hamlet holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).