tragedy,hamlet

Hamlet (1969)

Poster for Hamlet

Tony Richardson's Hamlet is based on his own stage production. Filmed entirely within the Roundhouse in London (a disused train shed), it is shot almost entirely in close up, focusing the attention on faces and language rather than action.

Cast & Crew

Director
Tony Richardson
  • Profile picture of Nicol Williamson
    Hamlet / King Hamlet Nicol Williamson
  • Profile picture of Anthony Hopkins
    Claudius Anthony Hopkins
  • Profile picture of Judy Parfitt
    Gertrude Judy Parfitt
  • Profile picture of Marianne Faithfull
    Ophelia Marianne Faithfull
  • Profile picture of Mark Dignam
    Polonius Mark Dignam
  • Profile picture of Gordon Jackson
    Horatio Gordon Jackson
  • Profile picture of Roger Livesey
    First Player / Gravedigger Roger Livesey
  • Profile picture of Michael Elphick
    Captain Michael Elphick

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Keywords

  • tragedy
  • hamlet