Hamlet: The Video (1992)
The story of Britain's favourite ads.
The television campaign for Hamlet cigars, one of the longest running, most memorable and funniest campaigns in advertising history is now on video for the first time. One man who remembers the start of the 27 year campaign is Willie Rushton, one of the country's longest running humorists. Sit back and smile as he guides you through the cream of the ads that made Bach's 'Air on a C String' famous and the world aware that 'Happiness is a cigar called Hamlet'.
Director: Tom Kinninmont
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: January 1, 1992
Cast
- William Rushton - Host
Production: Independent Image
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tom Kinninmont
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hamlet: The Video about?
- The television campaign for Hamlet cigars, one of the longest running, most memorable and funniest campaigns in advertising history is now on video for the first time. One man who remembers the start of the 27 year campaign is Willie Rushton, one of the country's longest running humorists. Sit back and smile as he guides you through the cream of the ads that made Bach's 'Air on a C String' famous and the world aware that 'Happiness is a cigar called Hamlet'.
- Who directed Hamlet: The Video?
- Hamlet: The Video was directed by Tom Kinninmont.
- Who stars in Hamlet: The Video?
- Hamlet: The Video stars William Rushton.
- How long is Hamlet: The Video?
- Hamlet: The Video has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Hamlet: The Video?
- Hamlet: The Video is a Documentary, Comedy film.