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12 August 1948 (Australia) morePlot:
William Shakespeare's tale of tragedy of murder and revenge in the royal halls of medieval Denmark. Claudius... more | add synopsisAwards:
Won 4 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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The film that set the standard for cinema Shakespeare more (56 total)Cast
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Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
155 minCountry:
UKLanguage:
EnglishColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Certification:
USA:Approved (PCA #12473) | UK:U | South Korea:12 (2002) | Argentina:13 | Finland:K-12 | Australia:GFilming Locations:
Denham Studios, Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, UKFun Stuff
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Olivier didn't attend the Academy Awards ceremony in which he won two Oscars as he was performing in a play in London at the time with his wife, Vivien Leigh. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Narrator: So oft it chances in particular men / That through some vicious mole of nature in them, / By the o'ergrowth of some complexion / Oft breaking down the pales and forts of reason, / Or by some habit grown too much; that these men - / Carrying, I say, the stamp of one defect, / Their virtues else - be they as pure as grace, / Shall in the general censure take corruption / From that particular fault... This is the tragedy of a man who could not make up his mind.
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This version has been topped now, but it's still not to be missed if only for nostalgic purposes. The setting, lighting, and cinematography are wondrous; the acting is superb (though by today's standards Olivier perhaps chews the scenery a bit much); the tone is somber and Gothic. And, I feel the tragedy every time I see it. I personally feel too much was cut, and I find fault with Olivier's interpretation: but then again, it's everybody's part now. Ambitious, effective, and just good theater.