To Be Hamlet
Originally released in 1985. To Be Hamlet is a documentary film.
Starring Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton, and John Gielgud
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 19, 1985
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Be Hamlet about?
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 i...
How long is To Be Hamlet?
To Be Hamlet has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was To Be Hamlet released?
To Be Hamlet was released on January 19, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Be Hamlet?
The main cast of To Be Hamlet includes Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton, John Gielgud, Nicol Williamson, Ben Kingsley.