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