To Be Hamlet

To Be Hamlet

1985
1h 39m
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Overview

Documentary examination of the role of Hamlet, in which ten prominent actors who have played the part discuss Hamlet's personality, Shakespeare's play, and the enduring popular fascination it has inspired. The actors interviewed are Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Richard Burton, Nicol Williamson, Ben Kingsley, Jean Louis Barrault, Vittorio Gassman, Maximilian Schell, Innocenti Smoktunovsky, and Mandy Patinkin. Includes excerpts from various film and television versions of Hamlet, featuring these actors and others.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

hamlet

Quick Facts

Release Date January 19, 1985
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier

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Richard Burton
Richard Burton

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John Gielgud
John Gielgud

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Nicol Williamson
Nicol Williamson

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Ben Kingsley
Ben Kingsley

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Jean-Louis Barrault
Jean-Louis Barrault

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Vittorio Gassman
Vittorio Gassman

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Maximilian Schell
Maximilian Schell

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Mandy Patinkin
Mandy Patinkin

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Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy
Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy

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