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National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2015)

2015-10-15 · 3h 37m · EN
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As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father's death but paralyzed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.

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Robin LoughDirectorLindsey TurnerDirectorLyndsey TurnerDirector

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Benedict CumberbatchBenedict CumberbatchHamletCiarán HindsCiarán HindsClaudiusMorag SillerMorag SillerVoltemandLeo BillLeo BillHoratioJim NortonJim NortonPoloniusAnastasia HilleAnastasia HilleGertrudeSian BrookeSian BrookeOpheliaRudi DharmalingamRudi DharmalingamGuildensternKobna Holdbrook-SmithKobna Holdbrook-SmithLaertesSergo VaresSergo VaresFortinbrasMatthew SteerMatthew SteerRosencrantzBarry AirdBarry AirdDanish Soldier/Norwegian Soldier

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What is National Theatre Live: Hamlet about?

As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father's death but paralyzed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.

How long is National Theatre Live: Hamlet?

National Theatre Live: Hamlet has a runtime of 217 minutes.