Hamlet (1964) - Turner Classic Movies

Hamlet


3h 19m 1964

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Historical
Release Date
Jan 1964
Premiere Information
New York opening: 23 Sep 1964
Production Company
American Broadcasting--Paramount Theatres, Inc.; Electronovision Productions; Theatrofilm
Distribution Company
Warner Bros. Pictures
Country
United States
Location
New York City, New York, USA
Screenplay Information
Based on the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare (London, 1601, published 1603).

Technical Specs

Duration
3h 19m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White

Synopsis

A film presentation of the stage production directed by John Gielgud.

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Historical
Release Date
Jan 1964
Premiere Information
New York opening: 23 Sep 1964
Production Company
American Broadcasting--Paramount Theatres, Inc.; Electronovision Productions; Theatrofilm
Distribution Company
Warner Bros. Pictures
Country
United States
Location
New York City, New York, USA
Screenplay Information
Based on the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare (London, 1601, published 1603).

Technical Specs

Duration
3h 19m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White

Quotes

Trivia

Notes

Filmed in Electronovision on 30 June and July 1, 1964 during two regular performances of the play, which opened in New York April 9, 1964. Also reviewed at 199 and 191 min and registered for copyright at 148 min.

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Fall September 23, 1964

Formerly distributed by Warner Bros.

Filmed version of the 100th performance of the acclaimed New York stage production, which opened April 9, 1964 at the Lunt Fontanne Theater and ran for 17 weeks.

Richard Burton's original contract stipulated that, following the film's two-day showing in the United States (two matinee and two evening performances), the negative and every existing print were to be destroyed. Following Burton's death in 1984, however, his widow Sally Burton (nee Hay) discovered a 35mm print among his possessions. A second print, donated to the British Film Institute several years ago, was also discovered. Paul Brownstein Productions subsequently obtained rights to the film from Sally Burton.

Electronovision

Filmed June 30 and July 1, 1964 during two regular performances of the play.

Released in United States Fall September 23, 1964