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Hamlet

IMDb 8.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"Richard Burton's Hamlet from the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre"

A stage production of Hamlet filmed at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York. It was deliberately staged in the style of a "dress rehearsal", but performed in front of a live audience.

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What is Hamlet (1964) about?

A stage production of Hamlet filmed at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York. It was deliberately staged in the style of a "dress rehearsal", but performed in front of a live audience.

Who stars in Hamlet?

Hamlet stars Richard Burton (Hamlet), Hume Cronyn (Polonius), Alfred Drake (Claudius), Eileen Herlie (Gertrude), William Redfield (Guildenstern). The film was directed by Bill Colleran.

How long is Hamlet?

Hamlet has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 1964.

Is Hamlet worth watching?

Hamlet holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100.

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