The read
It runs long at 3h 4m.
Synopsis
From its sell-out run at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre comes a film version of this unique and critically acclaimed production of Hamlet with BAFTA-nominee Maxine Peake in the title role. This ground-breaking stage production, directed by Sarah Frankcom, was the Royal Exchange's fastest-selling show in a decade.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Sarah FrankcomDirector
- Margaret WilliamsDirector
- Alex BaranowskiOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Maxine PeakeHamlet
- John ShrapnelClaudius/Ghost
- Barbara MartenGertrude
- Gillian BevanPolonia
- Thomas ArnoldHoratio
- Ashley ZhangazhaLaertes
- Katie WestOphelia
- Claire BenedictMarcella / Player King
- Peter SinghGuildenstern
- Jodie McNeeRosencrantz / 2nd Gravedigger
- Michelle ButterlyMargaret / 1st Gravedigger
- Ben StottBernardo / Osric / Player Queen
Stills
Themes
woman directorfilmed theater