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Hamlet
1948
Laurence Olivier
1948·Approved·United Kingdom
United KingdomAward tierGold
Metascore
Prince Hamlet struggles over whether or not he should kill his uncle, whom he suspects has murdered his father, the former king.
Cast
John Laurie·Jean Simmons·Esmond Knight·Laurence Olivier
Producers
Reginald Beck·Anthony Bushell·Laurence Olivier·Herbert Smith
Languages
EnglishMajor Awards
4 wins · 3 nominations
Wins (4)
Best Picture
BAFTA Awards (1949)
Best Film from any Source
Academy Awards, USA (1949)
Best Picture
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1949)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Laurence Olivier
Best Actress
Venice Film Festival (1948)
Best Actress
Jean Simmons
Nominations (3)
Best Picture
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1948)
Best Film
Best Director
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1948)
Best Director
Laurence Olivier
Academy Awards, USA (1949)
Best Director
Laurence Olivier