Hamlet at Elsinore
1964, English. Directed by Philip Saville.
The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king, Hamlet's uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet. An historic BBC production taped on location in and around Kronborg castle in Elsinore (Denmark), in which the play is set.
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- 2h 50m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 15 April 1964
- Country
- United Kingdom, Denmark
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What Hamlet at Elsinore is based on
Hamlet at Elsinore is based on Hamlet, a 1602 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.
Dramatic work · 1602
Hamlet
By William Shakespeare
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Hamlet at Elsinore isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 April 1964. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hamlet at Elsinore?
If you liked Hamlet at Elsinore, try Girl in the Box, Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, King Lear.
Who directed Hamlet at Elsinore?
Hamlet at Elsinore (1964) was directed by Philip Saville and stars Christopher Plummer, Robert Shaw, Alec Clunes.
What is Hamlet at Elsinore based on?
Hamlet at Elsinore is based on Hamlet, a 1602 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.