Hamlet(1964)
Richard Burton's Hamlet from the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Synopsis
A stage production of Hamlet filmed at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York. It was deliberately staged in the style of a "dress rehearsal", but performed in front of a live audience.
Directed by Bill Colleran, John Gielgud
Where to watch Hamlet
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Cast
Richard Burton
Hamlet
Hume Cronyn
Polonius
Alfred Drake
Claudius
Eileen Herlie
Gertrude
William Redfield
Guildenstern
George Rose
First Gravedigger
George Voskovec
Player King
Hugh Alexander
Cornelius / Second Gravedigger / English Ambassador
Philip Coolidge
Voltimand
Christopher Culkin
Player Queen
John Cullum
Laertes
Michael Ebert
Francisco / Fortinbras
Dillon Evans
Reynaldo / Osric / Fortinbras's Captain
Clement Fowler
Rosencrantz
Geoff Garland
Lucianus
John Gielgud
Ghost (voice)
John Hetherington
Player Prologue
Barnard Hughes
Marcellus / Priest
Hamlet — frequently asked questions
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When did Hamlet come out?+
Hamlet was released in 1964.
How long is Hamlet?+
Hamlet runs for 191 minutes (3 hours and 11 minutes).
Who directed Hamlet?+
Hamlet was directed by Bill Colleran and John Gielgud.
Who stars in Hamlet?+
Hamlet stars Richard Burton, Hume Cronyn, Alfred Drake, Eileen Herlie and William Redfield.
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