Hamlet

"Desire. Murder. Revenge."

8.2(6 votes)

2015

3h 4m

Drama

From its sell-out run at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre comes a film version of this unique and critically acclaimed production of Hamlet with BAFTA-nominee Maxine Peake in the title role. This ground-breaking stage production, directed by Sarah Frankcom, was the Royal Exchange's fastest-selling show in a decade.

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Languages

Original:en

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English

Cast

Maxine Peake

Hamlet

John Shrapnel

Claudius/Ghost

Barbara Marten

Gertrude

Gillian Bevan

Polonia

Thomas Arnold

Horatio

Ashley Zhangazha

Laertes

Katie West

Ophelia

Claire Benedict

Marcella / Player King

Peter Singh

Guildenstern

Jodie McNee

Rosencrantz / 2nd Gravedigger

Michelle Butterly

Margaret / 1st Gravedigger

Ben Stott

Bernardo / Osric / Player Queen

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