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Hamlet

Hamlet

Desire. Murder. Revenge.

From its sell-out run at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre comes a film version of this unique and critically acclaimed production of Hamlet with BAFTA-nominee Maxine Peake in the title role. This ground-breaking stage production, directed by Sarah Frankcom, was the Royal Exchange's fastest-selling show in a decade.

Drama

Release: 2015-03-23Runtime: 184 minRating: 8.2 (6)

Cast

Maxine Peake

Maxine Peake

Hamlet

John Shrapnel

John Shrapnel

Claudius/Ghost

Barbara Marten

Barbara Marten

Gertrude

Gillian Bevan

Gillian Bevan

Polonia

Thomas Arnold

Thomas Arnold

Horatio

Ashley Zhangazha

Laertes

Katie West

Katie West

Ophelia

Claire Benedict

Claire Benedict

Marcella / Player King

Peter Singh

Peter Singh

Guildenstern

Jodie McNee

Jodie McNee

Rosencrantz / 2nd Gravedigger

Crew

Anne Beresford

Producer

Sarah Frankcom

Director

Debbie Gray

Producer

Margaret Williams

Director

Alex Baranowski

Original Music Composer

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

Theatre Play

Clips & Videos

Maxine Peake as Hamlet | Trailer

Maxine Peake as Hamlet | Trailer