Hamlet(1980)
Hamlet Synopsis
Hamlet comes home from university to find his uncle married to his mother, and his father's ghost haunting the battlements and scaring the watch. Then his father's ghost directs him to seek revenge.
Hamlet (1980) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Rodney Bennett, released on May 25, 1980 with a runtime of 3h 30m. It stars Derek Jacobi, Claire Bloom, Patrick Stewart and Eric Porter. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Rodney Bennett
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Cedric Messina
- Composer:
- Dudley Simpson
- Production:
- BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
- Status:
- Released
Hamlet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Derek Jacobi
as Hamlet
Claire Bloom
as Gertrude
Patrick Stewart
as Claudius
Eric Porter
as Polonius
Lalla Ward
as Ophelia
David Robb
as Laertes
Robert Swann
as Horatio
- Patrick Allen
Patrick Allen
as Ghost of Hamlet's Father
Emrys James
as Player King
- Jason Kemp
Jason Kemp
as Player Queen
Geoffrey Beevers
as Third Player / Lucianus
- Bill Homewood
Bill Homewood
as Player King in the mime
Key crew
Directed by Rodney Bennett, written by William Shakespeare, produced by Cedric Messina.
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Hamlet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 15 ratings.
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Hamlet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hamlet online?
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Hamlet (1980) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hamlet?
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The main cast of Hamlet (1980) includes Derek Jacobi, Claire Bloom, Patrick Stewart, Eric Porter and Lalla Ward. The film was directed by Rodney Bennett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hamlet released?
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Hamlet was released on May 25, 1980 and runs for 3h 30m.
Is Hamlet worth watching?
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Hamlet (1980) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.