One Hamlet Less (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1973, One Hamlet Less is a drama film directed by Carmelo Bene, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. The "Hamlet" in this well-mounted Italian spoof is the Danish prince, not a small town or village. The movie irreverently draws on both the Shakespeare play and the 1877 story by Jules Laforgue. In the story, Hamlet (Carmelo Bene) is a would-be playwright. He suffers from inept Freudian analysis by Polonius (Pippo Tuminelli), and Ophelia and Gertrude (Isabella Russo & Luciana Cante) are women conjured up in his erotic imagination.
Who’s in it. One Hamlet Less stars Carmelo Bene as Hamlet, Luciana Cante as Gertrude, Sergio Di Giulio as William and Franco Leo as Horatio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, One Hamlet Less has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Hamlet Less page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Hamlet Less tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Hamlet Less (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for One Hamlet Less change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is One Hamlet Less worth watching?
- One Hamlet Less holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in One Hamlet Less?
- One Hamlet Less stars Carmelo Bene, Luciana Cante, Sergio Di Giulio, Franco Leo and Lydia Mancinelli.
- When was One Hamlet Less released?
- One Hamlet Less was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.