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To Be Hamlet

To Be Hamlet

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: To Be Hamlet
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1985-01-19
  • Runtime: 99 minutes
  • Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies:
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2776
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

as Self

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

as Self

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

as Self

Nicol Williamson

Nicol Williamson

as Self

Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley

as Self

Jean-Louis Barrault

Jean-Louis Barrault

as Self

Vittorio Gassman

Vittorio Gassman

as Self

Maximilian Schell

Maximilian Schell

as Self

Innocenti Smoktunovsky

Innocenti Smoktunovsky

as Self

Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin

as Self

External Links

Keywords

hamlet

Frequently Asked Questions

What is To Be Hamlet?

To Be Hamlet is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1985-01-19.

Who are the main actors in To Be Hamlet?

The main cast includes Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton, John Gielgud, Nicol Williamson, Ben Kingsley, .

Where can I watch To Be Hamlet online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if To Be Hamlet is available.

Is To Be Hamlet based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of To Be Hamlet?

To Be Hamlet has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of To Be Hamlet?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for To Be Hamlet?

The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was To Be Hamlet filmed?

To Be Hamlet was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is To Be Hamlet?

The total runtime of To Be Hamlet is 99 minutes.

Is To Be Hamlet suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to To Be Hamlet?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to To Be Hamlet.

Does To Be Hamlet have a post-credit scene?

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