
Film
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
2010 · 3h 30m · Drama
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Overview
A 2010 broadcast of Hamlet returns to cinemas as part of the NT's 50th anniversary celebrations. Following his celebrated performances at the National Theatre in Burnt by the Sun, The Revenger's Tragedy, Philistines and The Man of Mode, Rory Kinnear plays Hamlet in a dynamic new production of Shakespeare’s complex and profound play about the human condition, directed by Nicholas Hytner. He is joined by Clare Higgins (Gertrude), Patrick Malahide (Claudius), David Calder (Polonius), James Laurenson (Ghost/Player King) and Ruth Negga (Ophelia).
Cast

Rory Kinnear
Hamlet

Matthew Barker
Francisco

David Calder
Polonius
Marcus Cunningham
Marcellus

Jake Fairbrother
Fortinbras
Richie Hart
Musician

Clare Higgins
Gertrude

Ferdinand Kingsley
Rosencrantz

Alex Lanipekun
Laertes

James Laurenson
Ghost / Player King

Patrick Malahide
Claudius

Ruth Negga
Ophelia
James Pearse
Voltemand
Michael Peavoy
Barnardo
Saskia Portway
Player Queen
Victor Power
Reynaldo
Crew
- Robin LoughDirector
- Nicholas HytnerDirector
Media
Details
- Release date
- December 9, 2010
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 30m
- Rated
- 12
- Genres
- Drama
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