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