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Hamlet at Elsinore

Hamlet at Elsinore

19642h 50m
DramaTV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1964

Runtime

2h 50m

Storyline

The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king, Hamlet's uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet. An historic BBC production taped on location in and around Kronborg castle in Elsinore (Denmark), in which the play is set.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h 50m
Apr 15, 1964
Languages
English
Director
Philip Saville
Philip Saville
Production
DR
DR
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United KingdomDenmark
Official Website

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