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To Be Hamlet (1985)

1985-01-19 · 1h 39m · EN
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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.

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Laurence OlivierLaurence OlivierLaurence OlivierRichard BurtonRichard BurtonRichard BurtonJohn GielgudJohn GielgudJohn GielgudNicol WilliamsonNicol WilliamsonNicol WilliamsonBen KingsleyBen KingsleyBen KingsleyJean-Louis BarraultJean-Louis BarraultJean-Louis BarraultVittorio GassmanVittorio GassmanVittorio GassmanMaximilian SchellMaximilian SchellMaximilian SchellInnocenti SmoktunovskyInnocenti SmoktunovskyInnocenti SmoktunovskyMandy PatinkinMandy PatinkinMandy Patinkin

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HamletShakespeare

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityHamlet · ShakespeareActor preference169963 · 145930 · 18390Country preferenceGbDecade preference1980Runtime preferenceMedium

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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 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.

How long is To Be Hamlet?

To Be Hamlet has a runtime of 99 minutes.