Hamlet
"Desire. Murder. Revenge."
From its sell-out run at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre comes a film version of this unique and critically acclaimed production of Hamlet with BAFTA-nominee Maxine Peake in the title role. This ground-breaking stage production, directed by Sarah Frankcom, was the Royal Exchange's fastest-selling show in a decade.
Directors: Sarah Frankcom, Margaret Williams
Produced by: Anne Beresford, Debbie Gray
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