Hamlet
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Synopsis
From its sell-out run at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre comes a film version of this unique and critically acclaimed production of Hamlet with BAFTA-nominee Maxine Peake in the title role. This ground-breaking stage production, directed by Sarah Frankcom, was the Royal Exchange's fastest-selling show in a decade.
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Maxine Peake as Hamlet | TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-12
Top Cast
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Maxine Peake
Hamlet
John Shrapnel
Claudius/Ghost
Barbara Marten
Gertrude
Gillian Bevan
Polonia
Thomas Arnold
Horatio
Ashley Zhangazha
Laertes
Katie West
Ophelia
Claire Benedict
Marcella / Player King
Peter Singh
Guildenstern
Jodie McNee
Rosencrantz / 2nd Gravedigger
Michelle Butterly
Margaret / 1st Gravedigger
Ben Stott
Bernardo / Osric / Player Queen
Tachia Newall
Francisco / Reynaldo / Priest
Dean Gregory
Lucianus
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Frankcom, Margaret Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Alex Baranowski
- Original Title
- Hamlet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Frankcom, Margaret Williams
William Shakespeare
Alex Baranowski
Anne Beresford, Debbie Gray
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Beresford
Producer
Sarah Frankcom
Director
Debbie Gray
Producer
Margaret Williams
Director
Alex Baranowski
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamlet
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What is Hamlet about?
From its sell-out run at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre comes a film version of this unique and critically acclaimed production of Hamlet with BAFTA-nominee Maxine Peake in the title role. This ground-breaking stage production, directed by Sarah Frankcom, was the Royal Exchange's fastest-selling show in a decade.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Sarah Frankcom, Margaret Williams.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The principal cast of Hamlet includes Maxine Peake, John Shrapnel, Barbara Marten, Gillian Bevan, Thomas Arnold.
When was Hamlet released and how long is it?
Hamlet was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 3h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hamlet was composed by Alex Baranowski.