Shakespeare in Performance: Film
Hamlet (1980, Rodney Bennett)
| Title | Hamlet |
|---|---|
| Year | 1980 |
| Release Locations | UK |
| Director | Rodney Bennett |
| Medium | Color video |
| Length | 3 hrs, 45 mins |
| Languages | English |
| Play Connections | Hamlet (performance) |
| Setting | Denmark |
| Series | The BBC Television Shakespeare [UK] |
Cast Overview
| Gertrude | Claire Bloom |
|---|---|
| Hamlet | Derek Jacobi |
| Polonius | Eric Porter |
| Laertes | David Robb |
| Claudius | Sir Patrick Stewart |
| Horatio | Robert Swann |
| Ophelia | Lalla Ward |
Production Team and Crew Overview
| Director | Rodney Bennett |
|---|---|
| Producer | Cedric Messina |
| Production Designer | Don Homfray |
Company Overview
| Producer | BBC Enterprises |
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Production information courtesy of: McPherson Library, University of Victoria [website]