Documentary examination of the role of Hamlet, in which ten prominent actors who have played the part discuss Hamlet's personality, Shakespeare's play, and the enduring popular fascination it has inspired. The actors interviewed are Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Richard Burton, Nicol Williamson, Ben Kingsley, Jean Louis Barrault, Vittorio Gassman, Maximilian Schell, Innocenti Smoktunovsky, and Mandy Patinkin. Includes excerpts from various film and television versions of Hamlet, featuring these actors and others.
- Status
- Released
Keywords
- hamlet
Top Cast
Laurence Olivier as Self
Richard Burton as Self
John Gielgud as Self
Nicol Williamson as Self
Ben Kingsley as Self
Jean-Louis Barrault as Self
Vittorio Gassman as Self
Maximilian Schell as Self
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