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Hamlet (1953)

Hamlet

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1h 55m

April 26th, 1953

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Synopsis

In the shadowed halls of Elsinore Castle, Prince Hamlet returns home to a Denmark steeped in mourning and mystery. His father's untimely death haunts him, and suspicions of foul play grip his heart. As whispers of betrayal echo through the corridors, Hamlet encounters the ghost of his father, igniting a thirst for vengeance that threatens to consume him.

Torn between duty and desire, Hamlet wrestles with his own sanity while navigating a web of deceit spun by those he once trusted. Allies become enemies, and every choice he makes inches him closer to a fate he cannot escape. Love, loyalty, and life itself hang in the balance as the prince's quest for truth spirals into a tragic confrontation.

With Maurice Evans delivering a powerful and anguished portrayal, this timeless drama dives deep into the human soul, exploring themes of revenge, madness, and the inexorable passage of time. In this world of shadows and secrets, Hamlet's journey is one of heart-wrenching intensity and profound tragedy.

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Cast

Maurice Evans
Hamlet
Wesley Addy
Horatio
Norman Barrs
Francis Bethencourt
Ruth Chatterton
Queen Gertrude
Sarah Churchill
Narrator
Roger Green
Captain
Barry Jones
Polonius
Malcolm Keen
The Ghost
Noel Leslie
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Directors

Albert McCleery
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Producers

Maurice Evans
producer
Albert McCleery
producer
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Writers

Mildred Freed Alberg
adaptation
Thomas Hughes Sand
adaptation
William Shakespeare
play
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Keywords

based on play
character name in title
tragedy
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Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

April 26th, 1953 (United States of America)
June 27th, 1953 (United States of America) TV

Alternative Titles

Hamlet (original title)
Hamlet (United States of America)

Running Times

115 min ((USA))
120 min (United States of America) (including commercials)

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions (for)

Distribution Companies

National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (United States of America)

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