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