Hamlet(1970)
Hamlet Synopsis
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.
Hamlet (1970) is a drama film directed by David Giles, released on November 7, 1970. It stars Ian McKellen, Faith Brook, John Woodvine and Susan Fleetwood. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- David Giles
- Producers:
- Eddie Kulkundis, Robert Chetwyn
- Production:
- BBC, Prospect Theatre Company
- Status:
- Released
Hamlet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ian McKellen
as Hamlet
Faith Brook
as Gertrude
John Woodvine
as Claudius
Susan Fleetwood
as Ophelia
Tim Pigott-Smith
as Laertes / First Player
- James Cairncross
James Cairncross
as Polonius
Julian Curry
as Horatio
- Terence Wilton
Terence Wilton
as Rosencrantz
Simon Prebble
as Guildenstern
Key crew
Directed by David Giles, produced by Eddie Kulkundis and Robert Chetwyn.
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Hamlet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Hamlet – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Hamlet?
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The main cast of Hamlet (1970) includes Ian McKellen, Faith Brook, John Woodvine, Susan Fleetwood and Tim Pigott-Smith. The film was directed by David Giles. 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 November 7, 1970.
Is Hamlet worth watching?
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Hamlet (1970) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.