Hamlet [videorecording]
2003
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Laurence Olivier directs and stars in this adaptation of Shakespeare's famous tragedy. Hamlet (Olivier), Prince of Denmark, is still mourning over the death of his father and his mother Gertrude's (Eileen Herlie) subsequent remarriage to Hamlet's despised uncle, Claudius (Basil Sydney), who is now King. When his father's ghost appears to Hamlet and reveals that it was Claudius who murdered him, the young prince vows revenge. However, a fatal flaw in his character - hesitation - mars his efforts, resulting in murder, madness and treachery. The film won five Oscars, including Best Actor for Olivier (who was also nominated for Best Director) and Best Film.
Main title:
Hamlet [videorecording] / producer, Laurence Olivier.
Author:
Olivier, Laurence, 1907-1989, directorWalton, William, 1902-1983, musicHerlie, Eileen, actorSydney, Basil, 1894-1968, actorSimmons, Jean, 1929-2010, actorGielgud, John, 1904-2000
Imprint:
ITV Studios, 2003.
Collation:
1 videodisc (155 min.) : sd, b&w.
Notes:
Made in 1948.Based on the play by William Shakespeare.Credits: music, William Walton; cinematographer, Desmond Dickinson; Production director, Roger K. Furse; art director, Carmen Dillon; Set director, Roger Ramsdell; costumes, Elizabeth Hennings; make up, Tony Sforzini; special effects A/V, Paul Sheriff; special effects A/V, Henry Harris; special effects A/V, Jack Whitehead.DVDN.Dolby Digital.Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Scene access, Ratio (1:1.33 (4:3) Standard), Languages (English), Sound (Dolby Stereo).Credits: director, Laurence Olivier; writer, Alan Dent; music, William Walton; editor, Helga Cranston; cinematographer, Desmond Dickinson; Production director, Roger K. Furse; art director, Carmen Dillon; Set director, Roger Ramsdell; costumes, Elizabeth Hennings; make up, Tony Sforzini; special effects A/V, Paul Sheriff; special effects A/V, Henry Harris; special effects A/V, Jack Whitehead.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Laurence Olivier, Eileen Herlie, Basil Sydney, Jean Simmons, Felix Aylmer, Norman Wooland, Terence Morgan, Stanley Holloway, John Laurie, Peter Cushing, Esmond Knight, Anthony Quayle, Niall MacGinnis, Patrick Troughton, Harcourt Williams, John Gielgud.
Audience:
BBFC code: U.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437791.437
Language:
English
BRN:
1557632