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Hamlet at Elsinore
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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Hamlet at Elsinore
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 15, 1964
Runtime
2h 50m
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
User Score
77%
Original Title
Hamlet at Elsinore
Production Companies
DR, BBC
Director
Philip Saville
Description
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.