I saw this performance of Hamlet on TV in the mid 60's. It is the Hamlet that I compare to all others. In 1948 Lawrence Olivier won the Academy Award for his production, but I find it too theatrical and dramatic. Richard Chamberlain played the role in the worst Hamlet production I ever saw - he spat the words out like machine gun bullets.
Christopher Plummer's own character has exactly the correct diffidence and uncertainty that is required to play the role of Hamlet. It is a disservice to the public that this production is not available.
Robert Shaw played The uncle King Claudius and put on a fine performance, and if I remember correctly, that was Micheal Caine as Horatio, so there was an excellent supporting cast.
Christopher Plummer's own character has exactly the correct diffidence and uncertainty that is required to play the role of Hamlet. It is a disservice to the public that this production is not available.
Robert Shaw played The uncle King Claudius and put on a fine performance, and if I remember correctly, that was Micheal Caine as Horatio, so there was an excellent supporting cast.