Hamlet (1970)
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.
Director: David Giles
Genre: Drama
Release Date: November 7, 1970
Cast
- Ian McKellen - Hamlet
- Faith Brook - Gertrude
- John Woodvine - Claudius
- Susan Fleetwood - Ophelia
- Tim Pigott-Smith - Laertes / First Player
- James Cairncross - Polonius
- Julian Curry - Horatio
- Terence Wilton - Rosencrantz
- Simon Prebble - Guildenstern
Music: John Addison
Production: BBC, Prospect Theatre Company
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
tragedy, family drama
More Films by Director: David Giles
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 David Giles.
- Who stars in Hamlet?
- Hamlet stars Ian McKellen, Faith Brook, John Woodvine, Susan Fleetwood, Tim Pigott-Smith, James Cairncross.
- What genre is Hamlet?
- Hamlet is a Drama film.
- What are the themes of Hamlet?
- The themes of Hamlet include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.