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To Be Hamlet (1985)

Documentary examination of the role of Hamlet, in which ten prominent actors who have played the part discuss Hamlet's personality, Shakespeare's play, and the enduring popular fascination it has inspired. The actors interviewed are Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Richard Burton, Nicol Williamson, Ben Kingsley, Jean Louis Barrault, Vittorio Gassman, Maximilian Schell, Innocenti Smoktunovsky, and Mandy Patinkin. Includes excerpts from various film and television versions of Hamlet, featuring these actors and others.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Laurence OlivierLaurence OlivierSelf
  • Photo of Richard BurtonRichard BurtonSelf
  • Photo of John GielgudJohn GielgudSelf
  • Photo of Nicol WilliamsonNicol WilliamsonSelf
  • Photo of Ben KingsleyBen KingsleySelf
  • Photo of Jean-Louis BarraultJean-Louis BarraultSelf
  • Photo of Vittorio GassmanVittorio GassmanSelf
  • Photo of Maximilian SchellMaximilian SchellSelf
  • Photo of Mandy PatinkinMandy PatinkinSelf
  • Photo of Innokentiy SmoktunovskiyInnokentiy SmoktunovskiySelf

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