Hamlet (1921): Cast
Hamlet is a 1921 drama directed by Heinz Schall and Svend Gade, starring Asta Nielsen as Hamlet, Eduard von Winterstein and Hans Junkermann. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Directors
- Heinz Schall and Svend Gade
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Art-Film GmbH
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hamlet About?
The premise of Hamlet without spoilers.
In this free adaptation of Shakespeare’s drama, the Danish queen disguises her daughter as a boy, raising her as “Prince” Hamlet. When her father is poisoned by a venomous snake placed by the treacherous Claudius, Hamlet pretends to be mad to investigate the murder without arousing suspicion.
Hamlet Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- tragedy
- shakespeare's hamlet
- based on play
- based on book
- character name in title
Hamlet Cast & Characters
Asta Nielsen leads the cast as Hamlet, with Eduard von Winterstein as Claudius and Hans Junkermann. Directed by Heinz Schall and Svend Gade; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Heinz Schall
- Co-director Svend Gade
- Asta Nielsen as Hamlet
- Eduard von Winterstein as Claudius
- Hans Junkermann
- Anton De Verdier
Also Starring in Hamlet
· 5 moreHamlet Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Hamlet: Ein Rachedrama” and “女ハムレット”.
- Also known as
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- Hamlet: Ein Rachedrama
- 女ハムレット
- Гамлет
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Hamlet FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hamlet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hamlet?
Hamlet runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Hamlet released?
Hamlet was released on January 27, 1921.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Heinz Schall and Svend Gade.
More films by Heinz Schall Who is in the cast of Hamlet?
Hamlet stars Asta Nielsen as Hamlet, Eduard von Winterstein as Claudius and Hans Junkermann, among 9 credited actors.
Does Hamlet have a post-credit scene?
No. Hamlet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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