The RSC puts a modern spin on Shakespeare's Hamlet in this filmed-for-television version of their stage production. The Prince of Denmark seeks vengeance after his father is murdered and his mother marries the murderer.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 3 nominations.
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Cast
| David Tennant | ... |
Hamlet
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| Patrick Stewart | ... |
Claudius / Ghost
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| Penny Downie | ... |
Gertrude
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| Oliver Ford Davies | ... |
Polonius
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| Mariah Gale | ... |
Ophelia
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Edward Bennett | ... |
Laertes
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| Peter De Jersey | ... |
Horatio
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| Sam Alexander | ... |
Rosencrantz / Second Gravedigger
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| Tom Davey | ... |
Guildenstern
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| Mark Hadfield | ... |
Gravedigger
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| John Woodvine | ... |
Player King
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| Ryan Gage | ... |
Osric / Player Queen
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Samuel Dutton | ... |
Dumbshow King
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| Jim Hooper | ... |
Dumbshow Queen / Priest
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| David Ajala | ... |
Reynaldo / Dumbshow Poisoner
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Keith Osborn | ... |
Marcellus
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Ewen Cummins | ... |
Barnardo
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| Robert Curtis | ... |
Francisco / Fortinbras
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| Roderick Smith | ... |
Voltemand
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Andrea Harris | ... |
Cornelia
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| Ricky Champ | ... |
Lucianus
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| Riann Steele | ... |
Lady-in-waiting
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Zoe Thorne | ... |
Lady-in-waiting
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André Tchaíkowsky | ... |
Yorick
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Directed by
| Gregory Doran | ||
Written by
| William Shakespeare | ... | (play) |
Produced by
| Seb Grant | ... | producer |
| David Horn | ... | executive producer: Thirteen for wnet.org |
| Bethan Jones | ... | executive producer: BBC |
| Taro Teraoka | ... | executive producer: NHK |
| Denise Wood | ... | executive producer: Royal Shakespeare Company |
| John Wyver | ... | producer |
Music by
| Paul Englishby | ||
Cinematography by
| Chris Seager | ||
Editing by
| Tony Cranstoun | ||
Editorial Department
| Adam Eddy | ... | on-line editor |
| Yoni Higgsmith | ... | post-production coordinator (as Yoni Smith) |
| Jet Omoshebi | ... | colorist |
| Laura Reglar | ... | assistant editor (as Laura M. Kettle) |
Casting By
| Sam Jones | ||
Production Design by
| Robert Jones | ||
Art Direction by
| Rebecca Chippendale | ||
| James Hendy | ||
Set Decoration by
| Naomi Reed | ||
| Verity Sadler | ||
Costume Design by
| Robert Jones | ||
Makeup Department
| Charlotte Le Moignan | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Lucybelle Thompson | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Deanne Turner | ... | makeup designer |
| Issy Webley | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Clare Bradbury | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jennie Fava | ... | second assistant director |
| Ben Rogers | ... | third assistant director |
| Toni Staples | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Callum Andrew | ... | construction manager (as Callum Andrews) |
| Joe Lucas | ... | set dresser |
| Hannah Tierney | ... | art department trainee |
Sound Department
| Clive Derbyshire | ... | sound mixer |
| Peter Margrave | ... | sound maintenance |
| Andrew Stirk | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Scott Peters | ... | special effects floor supervisor |
Stunts
| Terry King | ... | fight director |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ossian Bacon | ... | second assistant camera |
| Brian Beaumont | ... | gaffer |
| John Cooling | ... | rigger |
| John Ellis Evans | ... | focus puller |
| Neirin Jones | ... | digital imaging technician (as Nye Jones) |
| Colin Strachan | ... | grip |
| Mark Thornton | ... | electrician |
| Benjamin Wearing | ... | camera trainee |
| Chris Williams | ... | clapper loader |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Samantha Evans | ... | dresser |
| Manuela Harding | ... | dresser |
| Andrew Joslin | ... | costume supervisor |
Music Department
| Bruce White | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jayne Spooner | ... | script supervisor (2009) |
Additional Crew
| Kate Andrews | ... | production runner |
| Suzy Brierley | ... | production runner |
| Ellie Kurttz | ... | stills photography |
| Ed Macdonald | ... | production runner |
| Kirsty Urquhart-Davies | ... | production coordinator (as Kirsty Urquhart) |
Production Companies
- BBC Wales
- Illuminations
- NHK Enterprises
- Polyphony Digital (for BBC)
- Royal Shakespeare Company
- Thirteen / WNET
Distributors
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (2009) (United Kingdom) (tv) (BBC2)
- 2 Entertain Video (2010) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- 2 Entertain Video (2010) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- BBC Warner (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- BBC Warner (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- NHK (2010) (Japan) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- 4K London (red camera work flow)
- Polyphony Digital (archive)
Storyline
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | For the famed "skull monologue", where Hamlet finds and speaks to the skull of Yorick, David Tennant is using the real skull of André Tchaíkowsky who donated it in his will for this purpose. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards (2010). See more » |