Although criticized by Shakespeare devotees upon its release because of director, producer, and star Laurence Olivier's decision to excise large portions of the text, his cinematic version of Hamlet is widely considered the best out of several dozens (and counting). Hamlet (Olivier) is a medieval Danish prince who's still melancholy over the sudden death of his father and the quick, subsequent remarriage of his mother, Queen Gertrude (Eileen Herlie) to his uncle, Claudius (Basil Sydney). Informed by the ghost of his father ...
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Although criticized by Shakespeare devotees upon its release because of director, producer, and star Laurence Olivier's decision to excise large portions of the text, his cinematic version of Hamlet is widely considered the best out of several dozens (and counting). Hamlet (Olivier) is a medieval Danish prince who's still melancholy over the sudden death of his father and the quick, subsequent remarriage of his mother, Queen Gertrude (Eileen Herlie) to his uncle, Claudius (Basil Sydney). Informed by the ghost of his father that Claudius murdered him, Hamlet schemes to take revenge. Unsure how best to proceed, his delays and the horrible secret burdening him eventually lead to the violent snuffing out of several lives in both his family and that of courtier Polonius (Felix Aylmer), whose daughter Ophelia (Jean Simmons) is in love with Hamlet. Greatly influenced by the inventive camera work in Citizen Kane (1941) and by modern, psychological reinterpretations of Shakespeare's play, Olivier's masterpiece was the winner of four Academy Awards, for Best Picture, Best Actor (Olivier), Best Black and White Art Direction/Set Direction and Best Black and White Costume Design. Karl Williams, Rovi
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Terence Morgan (II), Niall MacGinnis, Victor Lucas, Desmond Llewelyn, John Laurie, Esmond Knight, Stanley Holloway, Eileen... Very good. 1948 Run time: 153. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Hamlet (the Criterion Collection) to cart. $14.99, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Movies rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
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Terence Morgan (II), Niall MacGinnis, Victor Lucas, Desmond Llewelyn, John Laurie, Esmond Knight, Stanley Holloway, Eileen... Very good. 1948 Run time: 153. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Hamlet (the Criterion Collection) to cart. $19.95, new condition, Sold by jhsbooks2 rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Foley, AL, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Criterion Collection.
Add this copy of Hamlet [Criterion Collection] to cart. $60.00, like new condition, Sold by My Personal Library rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Millersville, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Criterion.
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Laurence Olivier, Eileen Herlie, Basil Sydney, Jean Simmons, Norman Wooland, Felix Aylmer. Fine in fine packaging. Language: English. Run time: 153 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1. Originally released: 1948. Like new! ! I will ship same or following business day when purchased
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