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Hamlet at Elsinore

First aired on Apr 15, 1964

Runtime: 170mins

80%

Genres: Drama, TV Movie

The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king, Hamlet's uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet. An historic BBC production taped on location in and around Kronborg castle in Elsinore (Denmark), in which the play is set.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Christopher Plummer | Hamlet
Robert Shaw | Claudius
Alec Clunes | Polonius
Michael Caine | Horatio
June Tobin | Gertrude
Jo Maxwell Muller | Ophelia
Featured Crew
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Philip Saville | Director
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William Shakespeare | Theatre Play
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Olive Harris | Costumer
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Christine Hillcoat | Makeup & Hair
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William Hobbs | Fight Choreographer
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Richard Rodney Bennett | Original Music Composer