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  Cushing, Peter
Gielgud, John
  Lee, Christopher
Llewelyn, Desmond
  Olivier, Laurence
Simmons, Jean


Hamlet occurs as 1948 film adaptation of the William Shakespeare play Hamlet. It stars Laurence Olivier, Eileen Herlie and Jean Simmons, and was adapted by Olivier, Reginald Beck and Anthony Bushell. It was directed by Olivier.

A moving-picture show won Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Laurence Olivier), Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Black-and-White, Best Costume Design, Black-and-White (Roger K. Furse) and Best Picture. It was as well nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Jean Simmons), Best Director and Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture.

Herlie, world health organization plays Hamlet's mother, was 28 years old after a film was filmed. Olivier, world health organization plays her boy, was 41.

Britmovie
Cast, images and synopsis.

The Flick Filosopher | Hamlet
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TV Guide Online: Hamlet
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IMDb - Hamlet (1948)
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Arts: Literature: World Literature: British: Shakespeare: Works: Plays: Tragedies: Hamlet
Arts: Movies: Awards: Academy Awards: Recipients: Best Picture
Arts: Movies: Genres: Drama
Arts: Movies: Genres: Historical





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