Multimedia Collection
Hamlet
(The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare)
DVD
222 min
1980
PR2807 .A23 2000 DVD
This richly costumed production maintains all the tension of a murder mystery as it examines the fundamental issues of justice, guilt and death. The director's innovative film technique creates an intimate performance that succeeds extremely well on small as well as large screen. Hamlet, the most complex of all Shakespeare's characters is considered the greatest challenge for an actor. Derek Jacobi is a superb choice in the rigorous tradition of Shakespearian acting. Stars Derek Jacobi, Patrick Stewart, Eric Porter and Claire Bloom.
Taped Jan. 31-Feb. 8, 1980 at the BBC Television studios in London.
DVD includes the complete script in Microsoft Word document format.
Not closed captioned.
Distributed by Ambrose Video Publishing (www.documentary-video.com).
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