Hamlet at Elsinore
Synopsis
The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king, Hamlet's uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet. An historic BBC production taped on location in and around Kronborg castle in Elsinore (Denmark), in which the play is set.
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Christopher Plummer
Hamlet
Robert Shaw
Claudius
Alec Clunes
Polonius
Michael Caine
Horatio
June Tobin
Gertrude
Jo Maxwell Muller
Ophelia
Roy Kinnear
Gravedigger
Philip Locke
Osric
Dyson Lovell
Laertes
Peter Prowse
Marcellus
David Calderisi
Rosencrantz
Bill Wallis
Guildenstern
Charles Carson
Priest
David Swift
Player King
Lindsay Kemp
Player Queen
Steven Berkoff
Lucianus
Donald Sutherland
Fortinbras
Joby Blanshard
Captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- Original Title
- Hamlet at Elsinore
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Studios
- DR, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Saville
William Shakespeare
Richard Rodney Bennett
Peter Luke
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Saville
Director
Richard Rodney Bennett
Original Music Composer
Peter Luke
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamlet at Elsinore
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What is Hamlet at Elsinore about?
The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king, Hamlet's uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet. An historic BBC production taped on location in and around Kronborg castle in Elsinore (Denmark), in which the play is set.
Who directed Hamlet at Elsinore?
Hamlet at Elsinore was directed by Philip Saville.
Who stars in Hamlet at Elsinore?
The principal cast of Hamlet at Elsinore includes Christopher Plummer, Robert Shaw, Alec Clunes, Michael Caine, June Tobin.
When was Hamlet at Elsinore released and how long is it?
Hamlet at Elsinore was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Hamlet at Elsinore?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hamlet at Elsinore was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett.