About this movie
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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Year
1985
Runtime
1h 39m
Genre
Documentary
Language
EN
Cast
hamlet
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How long is To Be Hamlet?
To Be Hamlet has a runtime of 1h 39m (1 hour and 39 minutes).
What genre is To Be Hamlet?
To Be Hamlet is a Documentary film (1985).
Who stars in To Be Hamlet?
The cast of To Be Hamlet includes Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton, John Gielgud, Nicol Williamson, Ben Kingsley.
