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Hamlet

1969 · 117 min · Director: Tony Richardson

Hamlet (1969) is a drama film, directed by Tony Richardson. It stars Nicol Williamson and Anthony Hopkins. The 117-minute film holds an audience score of 5.8/10.

What Hamlet Is About

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.

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What is Hamlet about?

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.

Where can I watch Hamlet?

Hamlet is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Hamlet?

Hamlet runs for 117 minutes (1h 57m).

When did Hamlet come out?

Hamlet was released in 1969.

Who directed Hamlet?

Hamlet was directed by Tony Richardson.

Who stars in Hamlet?

Hamlet stars Nicol Williamson, Anthony Hopkins, Judy Parfitt, Marianne Faithfull.

What is Hamlet's rating?

Hamlet holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 5.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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