Hamlet
Synopsis
Tony Richardson's Hamlet is based on his own stage production. Filmed entirely within the Roundhouse in London (a disused train shed), it is shot almost entirely in close up, focusing the attention on faces and language rather than action.
Top Cast
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Nicol Williamson
Hamlet / King Hamlet
Anthony Hopkins
Claudius
Judy Parfitt
Gertrude
Marianne Faithfull
Ophelia
Mark Dignam
Polonius
Gordon Jackson
Horatio
Ben Aris
Rosencrantz
Clive Graham
Guildenstern
Roger Livesey
First Player / Gravedigger
Michael Elphick
Captain
Roger Lloyd Pack
Reynaldo
Michael Pennington
Laertes
David Griffith
Messenger
Anjelica Huston
Court Lady
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, Tony Richardson
- Original Score
- Patrick Gowers
- Original Title
- Hamlet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Filmways Pictures, Woodfall Film Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Richardson
William Shakespeare, Tony Richardson
Patrick Gowers
Gerry Fisher
Charles Rees
Hans Gottschalk, Neil Hartley, Leslie Linder, Martin Ransohoff
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Richardson
Director
Tony Richardson
Writer
Charles Rees
Editor
Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
Patrick Gowers
Original Music Composer
Hans Gottschalk
Producer
Neil Hartley
Producer
Leslie Linder
Producer
Martin Ransohoff
Producer
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?
Tony Richardson's Hamlet is based on his own stage production. Filmed entirely within the Roundhouse in London (a disused train shed), it is shot almost entirely in close up, focusing the attention on faces and language rather than action.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Tony Richardson.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The principal cast of Hamlet includes Nicol Williamson, Anthony Hopkins, Judy Parfitt, Marianne Faithfull, Mark Dignam.
When was Hamlet released and how long is it?
Hamlet was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hamlet was composed by Patrick Gowers.