Hamlet
(1948)
Synopsis
This re-imagining of Shakespeare's classic tragedy about the irresolute Prince of Denmark included transposing entire scenes, eliminating a number of characters (including Rosencrantz and Guildenstern) and trimming the play's running time by almost half. The Best Picture winner stars Laurence Olivier (who won a Best Actor Oscar) in the title role and he also serves as director, for which he was Oscar nominated.
Directors
Laurence Olivier, William Walton, Laurence Olivier, William Shakespeare, Laurence Olivier, Reginald Beck, Anthony Bushell, John Hollingsworth, Muir Mathieson, Paul Sheriff, Universal, Henry Harris
Production year
1948
Rating
TV-14
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.
Runtime
153 minutes
Cast
Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Eileen Herlie, Basil Sydney, Norman Wooland