Hamlet (1980) ( The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: Hamlet, Prince of Denmark ) ( Hamlet, Prince of Denmark )

Hamlet (1980) (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Alternate Title: Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
214

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1980 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Rodney Bennett

Written By:
William Shakespeare

Actors:
Derek Jacobi ..... Hamlet
Claire Bloom ..... Gertrude
Patrick Stewart ..... Claudius
Eric Porter ..... Polonius
Lalla Ward ..... Ophelia
David Robb ..... Laertes
Patrick Allen ..... Ghost of Hamlet's Father
Robert Swann ..... Horatio
Jonathan Hyde ..... Rosencrantz
Geoffrey Bateman ..... Guildenstern
Emrys James ..... First Player (King)
Jason Kemp ..... Second Player (Queen)
Geoffrey Beevers ..... Third Player (Lucianus)
Bill Homewood ..... Player in the mime, King
Peter Richard ..... Player in the mime, Queen

Synopsis:

In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought great performances from leading contemporary actors. Returning to Denmark, Prince Hamlet finds his father killed and the throne usurped by his Uncle. Inspired by his father's ghost to seek vengeance, he is forced to consider the nature of murder and violence, revenge and intrigue, sex and desire, paranoia and madness and the very essence of humanity itself. Derek Jacobi's portrayal of the Prince of Denmark is often seen as the benchmark for performances of the most complex of all Shakespearian characters. The Los Angeles Times reported: "The stage belongs to Jacobi and, in a performance that grows as he plays it, he's a Hamlet you will not soon forget."

Television production of Shakespeare's play

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 19 October, 2017.