Hamlet(1969)
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.
Hamlet (1969) is a drama film directed by Tony Richardson, released on December 21, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Nicol Williamson, Anthony Hopkins, Judy Parfitt and Marianne Faithfull. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Tony Richardson
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare, Tony Richardson
- Producers:
- Hans Gottschalk, Neil Hartley, Leslie Linder
- Cinematographer:
- Gerry Fisher
- Composer:
- Patrick Gowers
- Production:
- Filmways Pictures, Woodfall Film Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Hamlet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nicol Williamson
as Hamlet / King Hamlet
Anthony Hopkins
as Claudius
Judy Parfitt
as Gertrude
Marianne Faithfull
as Ophelia
Mark Dignam
as Polonius
Gordon Jackson
as Horatio
- Ben Aris
Ben Aris
as Rosencrantz
- Clive Graham
Clive Graham
as Guildenstern
Roger Livesey
as First Player / Gravedigger
Michael Elphick
as Captain
Roger Lloyd Pack
as Reynaldo
Michael Pennington
as Laertes
Key crew
Directed by Tony Richardson, written by William Shakespeare and Tony Richardson, produced by Hans Gottschalk, Neil Hartley and Leslie Linder.
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Hamlet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 15 ratings.
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Hamlet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hamlet online?
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Hamlet (1969) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hamlet?
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The main cast of Hamlet (1969) includes Nicol Williamson, Anthony Hopkins, Judy Parfitt, Marianne Faithfull and Mark Dignam. The film was directed by Tony Richardson. 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 December 21, 1969 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Hamlet worth watching?
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Hamlet (1969) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.