Hamlet, Prince of Denmark(1961)
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Hamlet, Prince of Denmark Synopsis
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer, his uncle.
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (1961) is a fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Franz Peter Wirth, released on December 25, 1961 with a runtime of 2h 32m. It stars Maximilian Schell, Hans Caninenberg, Wanda Rotha and Dunja Movar. Viewers rate it 2.8 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Franz Peter Wirth
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare, Franz Peter Wirth
- Producers:
- Hans Gottschalk
- Cinematographer:
- Kurt Gewissen
- Composer:
- Rolf Unkel
- Production:
- Bavaria Film
- Status:
- Released
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maximilian Schell
as Hamlet
Hans Caninenberg
as The King
Wanda Rotha
as The Queen
- Dunja Movar
Dunja Movar
as Ophelia
Franz Schafheitlin
as Polonius
Dieter Kirchlechner
as Laertes
Karl Michael Vogler
as Horatio
Eckart Dux
as Rosenkranz
Herbert Bötticher
as Guildenstern
Karl Lieffen
as Osrick
- Rolf Boysen
Rolf Boysen
as Bernardo
- Michael Paryla
Michael Paryla
as Francisco
Key crew
Directed by Franz Peter Wirth, written by William Shakespeare and Franz Peter Wirth, produced by Hans Gottschalk.
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Hamlet, Prince of Denmark Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.8/10 from 14 ratings.
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Hamlet, Prince of Denmark – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hamlet, Prince of Denmark online?
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Who stars in Hamlet, Prince of Denmark?
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The main cast of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (1961) includes Maximilian Schell, Hans Caninenberg, Wanda Rotha, Dunja Movar and Franz Schafheitlin. The film was directed by Franz Peter Wirth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hamlet, Prince of Denmark released?
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Hamlet, Prince of Denmark was released on December 25, 1961 and runs for 2h 32m.
Is Hamlet, Prince of Denmark worth watching?
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Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (1961) holds an average rating of 2.8 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.