Hamlet at Elsinore

Name: Hamlet at Elsinore
Released: 1964-04-15
Rating: 8

1964

Trailer

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.

Release Date

1964-04-15

Status

Released

Original Title

Hamlet at Elsinore

Runtime

2h 50m

Original Language

EN

Production Countries

United Kingdom, Denmark

Production Companies

DR, BBC

Overview

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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