Nicol Williamson plays Hamlet and Marianne Faithfull, Ophelia, in this version directed by Tony Richardson, filmed in London’s Round House Theatre. The strong close-ups emphasises the impact of the spoken word above all else in this production. The excellent cast includes Anthony Hopkins as Claudius, Judy Parfit as Gertrude and Gordon Jackson as Horatio.
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ACMI Identifier
509012
Language
English
Subject categories
Feature films → Feature films - Great Britain
Literature → Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)