Hamlet (2003 film)
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Directed byMike Mundell[1]
Based onHamlet
by Shakespeare
by Shakespeare
Produced byLara Lowe
Starring
- William Houston
- Gareth Thomas
- Christopher Timothy
- Paul Curran
- Iain Cuthbertson
- Lucy Cockram
- Jilly Bond
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| Directed by | Mike Mundell[1] |
| Based on | Hamlet by Shakespeare |
| Produced by | Lara Lowe |
| Starring |
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| Edited by | Julian Overall |
| Music by | Paul Farrer[2] |
Production companies | Cromwell Films Lamancha Productions |
| Distributed by | Edgehill |
Release date |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Hamlet is a British drama film of 2003 starring William Houston in the title role, with Gareth Thomas, Christopher Timothy, Iain Cuthbertson, Paul Curran, Lucy Cockram, and Jilly Bond.
This adaptation keeps the Shakespearean dialogue, while leaving much out to shorten the overall length. It presents the action in a 17th-century setting, with costumes and props hired from the Royal Shakespeare Company.
In 1997, Houston had been understudy to Alex Jennings when he played the part of Hamlet in a RSC production of the play.[3]
Cast
- William Houston as Prince Hamlet[1]
- Gareth Thomas as King Claudius[1]
- Iain Cuthbertson as Ghost[1]
- Christopher Timothy as Gravedigger[1]
- Richard Brimblecombe as Rosencrantz
- Richard Hansell as Guildenstern
- Lucy Cockram as Ophelia
- Jilly Bond as Gertrude
- Paul Curran as Laertes
- David Powell-Davies as Polonius
- Bryan Harrison as Murderer
- Jason Harris as Horatio
- Alistair Wilson as Osric
- Guy Adams as Soldier
- Mark Griffin as Servant
- Harriet Caruthers as Wedding Guest
- David Eldridge as Wedding Guest
- Sofia Price as Wedding Guest
- John Corvin as First Player
- Nikolas Hall as Soldier
- Roger Green as Play Guest
- Jane Dean as Play Guest
- David Dean as Play Guest