Hamlet at Elsinore (1964)
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.
Director: Philip Saville
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 170 min
Release Date: April 15, 1964
Cast
- Christopher Plummer - Hamlet
- Robert Shaw - Claudius
- Alec Clunes - Polonius
- Michael Caine - Horatio
- June Tobin - Gertrude
- Jo Maxwell Muller - Ophelia
- Roy Kinnear - Gravedigger
- Philip Locke - Osric
- Dyson Lovell - Laertes
- Peter Prowse - Marcellus
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Music: Richard Rodney Bennett
Production: DR, BBC
Country: United Kingdom, Denmark
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
denmark, hamlet, filmed theater
More Films by Director: Philip Saville
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hamlet at Elsinore about?
- 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.
- Who directed Hamlet at Elsinore?
- Hamlet at Elsinore was directed by Philip Saville.
- Who stars in Hamlet at Elsinore?
- Hamlet at Elsinore stars Christopher Plummer, Robert Shaw, Alec Clunes, Michael Caine, June Tobin, Jo Maxwell Muller.
- How long is Hamlet at Elsinore?
- Hamlet at Elsinore has a runtime of 2h 50m (170 minutes).
- What genre is Hamlet at Elsinore?
- Hamlet at Elsinore is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Hamlet at Elsinore produced?
- Hamlet at Elsinore was produced in United Kingdom, Denmark.