Derek Jacobi
Hamlet
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With Derek Jacobi, Claire Bloom, Patrick Stewart, Eric Porter. Hamlet suspects his uncle has murdered his father to claim the throne of Denmark and the hand of Hamlet's mother, but the Prince cannot decide whether or not he should take vengeance.
- (665)
- 1980-11-10
- Rodney Bennett, John Gorrie
- 210
Rodney Bennett's television adaptation of Hamlet stars Derek Jacobi as the most complex of all Shakespeare’s characters. Prince Hamlet is told by his father's ghost that his uncle Claudius has murdered him and married his widow. 119 3 h 34 min 1980. X-Ray 16+. Historical · Drama. Free trial of BritBox or rent. Watch with BritBox.
Feb 20, 2018 · Renowned actor Derek Jacobi talks about the Shakespearean role for which he is best known, Hamlet. Beginning at the Edinburgh Fringe in 1957, Jacobi has acted this role on stage nearly 400 times, and as you can imagine, he’s devoted hours to thinking about Hamlet’s words, Hamlet’s motivations, and the best way to play the role.
In this soliloquy, Hamlet shares his private feelings with the audience and shows his inner turmoil. Derek Jacobi plays Hamlet in the 1980 BBC Television Shakespeare production, part of the...
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In 1979, thanks to his international popularity, he took Hamlet on a theatrical world tour through England, Egypt, Greece, Sweden, Australia, Japan and China, playing Prince Hamlet. He was invited to perform the role at Kronborg Castle, Denmark, known as Elsinore Castle, the setting of the play.
The film also features Derek Jacobi as King Claudius, Julie Christie as Queen Gertrude, Kate Winslet as Ophelia, Michael Maloney as Laertes, Richard Briers as Polonius, and Nicholas Farrell as Horatio.
