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