National Theatre Live: Hamlet 8 years old
As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father's death but paralyzed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.
Credits
National Theatre Live: Hamlet Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Benedict Cumberbatch He was 39, now 47 years old | as Hamlet |
| Ciarán Hinds He was 62, now 71 years old | as Claudius |
| Anastasia Hille She was 49, now 58 years old | as Gertrude |
| Karl Johnson He was 67, now 76 years old | as Ghost of Hamlet's Father/Gravedigger |
| Sian Brooke She was 35, now 44 years old | as Ophelia |
| Diveen Henry | as Player Queen/Messenger |
| Jim Norton He was 77, now 86 years old | as Polonius |
| Kobna Holdbrook-Smith He was 36, now 45 years old | as Laertes |
| Barry Aird | as Soldier |
| Leo Bill He was 35, now 43 years old | as Horatio |
National Theatre Live: Hamlet Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| William Shakespeare as Writer. He was 451 (51) years old when He died | Writing |
National Theatre Live: Hamlet (8 years)
- Release day: Thursday, October 15, 2015
- Runtime: 217 minutes