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