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To Be Hamlet (1985)

Movie 99 min

Documentary

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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Quick facts

Released
January 19, 1985
Runtime
99 min
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English

Themes

Cast

Laurence Olivier Laurence Olivier Self Richard Burton Richard Burton Self John Gielgud John Gielgud Self Nicol Williamson Nicol Williamson Self Ben Kingsley Ben Kingsley Self Jean-Louis Barrault Jean-Louis Barrault Self Vittorio Gassman Vittorio Gassman Self Maximilian Schell Maximilian Schell Self Mandy Patinkin Mandy Patinkin Self Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is To Be Hamlet about?
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.
Who stars in To Be Hamlet?
To Be Hamlet stars Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton, John Gielgud, Nicol Williamson.
When was To Be Hamlet released?
To Be Hamlet is a 1985 documentary film.
Where can I watch To Be Hamlet?
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