
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
Patrick Troughtonas Player King
Laurence Olivieras Hamlet - Prince of Denmark / Voice of Ghost
Basil Sydneyas Claudius - The King
Niall MacGinnisas Sea Captain
Patrick Macneeas Extra (uncredited)
Norman Woolandas Horatio - His Friend
Peter Cushingas Osric
Stanley Hollowayas Gravedigger
Harcourt Williamsas First Player
Anthony Bushellas Bit Part (uncredited)
Desmond Llewelynas Extra (uncredited)
Jean Simmonsas Ophelia
Russell Thorndikeas Priest
John Laurieas Francisco
Esmond Knightas Bernardo
Anthony Quayleas Marcellus
Christopher Leeas Palace Guard (uncredited)
Eileen Herlieas Gertrude - The Queen
Felix Aylmeras Polonius - Lord Chamberlain
Terence Morganas Laertes
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