Shakespeare in Performance: Film
Hamlet (1972, David Giles)
| Title | Hamlet |
|---|---|
| Year | 1972 |
| Release Locations | GB |
| Director | David Giles |
| Medium | Video |
| Length | 1 hrs, 55 mins |
| Play Connections | Hamlet (teleplay) |
Description
The Prospect Theatre Company Hamlet adapted to television with superstar Ian McKellen in the title role. The p.r. blurb announced that "the special production for television retains the excitement of the stage production which was warmly received by audiences both at home and in five countries abroad" (RT)
Description from Shakespeare on Screen : an International Filmography and Videography by Kenneth S. Rothwell and Annabelle Henkin Melzer. ©1990 Kenneth S. Rothwell. Cited by permission. — Added 2008-11-14
Cast Overview
Production Team and Crew Overview
| Director | David Giles |
|---|---|
| Producer | Eddie Kulukundis |
| Stage Director | Robert Chetwyn |
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell