To Be Hamlet (1985): Cast
To Be Hamlet is a 1985 documentary starring Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud and Richard Burton. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is To Be Hamlet About?
The premise of To Be Hamlet without spoilers.
Ten actors—including Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Richard Burton, Ben Kingsley, Jean‑Louis Barrault, Vittorio Gassman, Maximilian Schell, Innokenty Smoktunovsky and Mandy Patinkin—discuss Hamlet’s psyche, the play’s allure and Shakespeare’s genius. The documentary weaves their commentary with excerpts from various screen adaptations.
To Be Hamlet Cast
Laurence Olivier leads the cast, with John Gielgud and Richard Burton.
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Laurence Olivier as themselves -
John Gielgud as themselves -
Richard Burton as themselves -
Ben Kingsley as themselves
Also Starring in To Be Hamlet
· 6 more- Vittorio Gassman Themselves
- Maximilian Schell Themselves
- Mandy Patinkin Themselves
- Nicol Williamson Themselves
- Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy Themselves
- Jean-Louis Barrault Themselves
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To Be Hamlet FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of To Be Hamlet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is To Be Hamlet?
To Be Hamlet runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was To Be Hamlet released?
To Be Hamlet was released on January 19, 1985.
Who is in the cast of To Be Hamlet?
To Be Hamlet stars Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud and Richard Burton, among 10 credited actors.
Does To Be Hamlet have a post-credit scene?
No. To Be Hamlet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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