I've not seen this production until now when it's recently become available on the BBC's IPlayer as part of the celebration of the publication of Shakespeare's First Folio.
Filmed on location at the castle at Elsinor it has a moody atmosphere. No unnecessary changing of the text and the verse speaking is very good, there is none of the shouting and gesticulation that seems very much a part of modern Shakespearean productions. Christopher Plummer is adequate although not particularly notable as Hamlet. Robert Shaw in particular stands out as an excellent Claudius. Definitely not the "mildewed ear" as described in the text he is a strong and sexy king. A valuable record of a worthy production, well worth seeking out.
Filmed on location at the castle at Elsinor it has a moody atmosphere. No unnecessary changing of the text and the verse speaking is very good, there is none of the shouting and gesticulation that seems very much a part of modern Shakespearean productions. Christopher Plummer is adequate although not particularly notable as Hamlet. Robert Shaw in particular stands out as an excellent Claudius. Definitely not the "mildewed ear" as described in the text he is a strong and sexy king. A valuable record of a worthy production, well worth seeking out.