The idea of "Hamlet" being made for television had me assuming that the production would be made in a studio. However, unlike most other versions of the play, this one was actually filmed at the Danish castle where the real life Hamlet lived. I visited there myself a few years ago...and it's well worth seeing. In addition, the play features some amazing young actors who were all starting to hit their primes.... Christopher Plummer, Robert Shaw, Michael Caine and Donald Sutherland among others. The acting is good and the story direction quite good as well.
I must make a confession.... I don't actually like Shakespeare. But I saw the film because of the actors in it. And, while I am not in love with the play, for what it is, it's pretty amazing and very well done.
Finally, I must thank my friend Angelo for sending me the link to this film on YouTube. He knows I am trying to see all of Michael Caine's films and is feeding this addiction.
I must make a confession.... I don't actually like Shakespeare. But I saw the film because of the actors in it. And, while I am not in love with the play, for what it is, it's pretty amazing and very well done.
Finally, I must thank my friend Angelo for sending me the link to this film on YouTube. He knows I am trying to see all of Michael Caine's films and is feeding this addiction.