Hamlet
Tony Richardson's Hamlet is based on his own stage production. Filmed entirely within the Roundhouse in London (a disused train shed), it is shot almost entirely in close up, focusing the attention on faces and language rather than action.
Nicol Williamsonas Hamlet / King HamletAnthony Hopkinsas ClaudiusJudy Parfittas GertrudeMarianne Faithfullas OpheliaMark Dignamas PoloniusGordon Jacksonas HoratioBen Arisas RosencrantzClive Grahamas GuildensternRoger Liveseyas First Player / GravediggerMichael Elphickas CaptainRoger Lloyd Packas ReynaldoMichael Penningtonas LaertesDavid Griffithas MessengerAnjelica Hustonas Court Lady