Hamlet (1969)
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.
Director: Tony Richardson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: December 21, 1969
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Original Story)
- Tony Richardson
Music: Patrick Gowers
Cinematography: Gerry Fisher
Editing: Charles Rees
Production: Filmways Pictures, Woodfall Film Productions, Columbia Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
tragedy, hamlet
More Films by Director: Tony Richardson
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Hamlet stars Nicol Williamson, Anthony Hopkins, Judy Parfitt, Marianne Faithfull, Mark Dignam, Gordon Jackson.
- How long is Hamlet?
- Hamlet has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Hamlet?
- Hamlet is a Drama film.
- Where was Hamlet produced?
- Hamlet was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Hamlet?
- The themes of Hamlet include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.