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