
Hamlet
Hamlet
Release: 1948-12-10·Runtime: 153m·★ 7.4
Drama
Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet continues to be the most compelling version of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy. Olivier is at his most inspired—both as director and as the melancholy Dane himself—as he breathes new life into the words of one of the world’s greatest dramatists.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Two Cities Films
J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Norman Woolandas Horatio - His Friend
Esmond Knightas Bernardo
Niall MacGinnisas Sea Captain
Anthony Bushellas Bit Part (uncredited)
Desmond Llewelynas Extra (uncredited)
Laurence Olivieras Hamlet - Prince of Denmark / Voice of Ghost
Eileen Herlieas Gertrude - The Queen
Russell Thorndikeas Priest
Patrick Macneeas Extra (uncredited)
Basil Sydneyas Claudius - The King
Felix Aylmeras Polonius - Lord Chamberlain
Stanley Hollowayas Gravedigger
Harcourt Williamsas First Player
Patrick Troughtonas Player King
Christopher Leeas Palace Guard (uncredited)
Jean Simmonsas Ophelia
Terence Morganas Laertes
Peter Cushingas Osric
John Laurieas Francisco
Anthony Quayleas Marcellus
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