National Theatre Live: Hamlet

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A 2010 broadcast of Hamlet returns to cinemas as part of the NT's 50th anniversary celebrations. Following his celebrated performances at the National Theatre in Burnt by the Sun, The Revenger's Tragedy, Philistines and The Man of Mode, Rory Kinnear plays Hamlet in a dynamic new production of Shakespeare’s complex and profound play about the human condition, directed by Nicholas Hytner. He is joined by Clare Higgins (Gertrude), Patrick Malahide (Claudius), David Calder (Polonius), James Laurenson (Ghost/Player King) and Ruth Negga (Ophelia).

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

210 minutes

Year:

2010

Director:

Nicholas Hytner

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Company:

National Theatre

Cast:
Rory Kinnear

Hamlet

Matthew Barker

Francisco

David Calder

Polonius

Marcus Cunningham

Marcellus

Jake Fairbrother

Fortinbras

Crew:
Alex Baranowski

Music

Paul Groothuis

Sound Designer

Fin Walker

Choreographer

Nicholas Hytner

Stage Director

Nicholas Hytner

Director