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Hamlet (Olivier, 1948) DVD, 1948

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Film Description

Laurence Olivier directs and stars in this adaptation of Shakespeare's famous tragedy. Hamlet (Olivier), Prince of Denmark, is still mourning the death of his father and his mother Gertrude's subsequent remarriage to Hamlet's despised uncle, Claudius, who is now King. When his father's ghost appears to Hamlet and reveals that it was Claudius who murdered him, the young prince vows revenge. However, a fatal flaw in his character - hesitation - mars his efforts, resulting in murder, madness and treachery. The first successful screen adaptation of one of the tragedies, the film won five Oscars, including Best Actor for Olivier (who was also nominated for Best Director) and Best Film.

Film Information

Director - Laurence Olivier

Produced - 1948

Main Language - English

Countries & Regions - British Film

Cast - Laurence Olivier, Peter Cushing, Jean Simmons, John Laurie, Niall MacGinnis, Felix Aylmer, Esmond Knight, Basil Sydney, Norman Wooland, Eileen Herlie

DVD Details

Certificate:	U	Publisher:	Carlton	Region:	2
Length:	155 mins	Aspect:	4:3	Cat No:	3711504973
Format:	DVD B&W	Subtitles:	None

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Olivier's take on the gloomy Dane is part fairytale, part psychological case study. His Oedipal interpretation of the part, though it oversimplifies a complex hero, ca... more >