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Hamlet(1990)

The extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of vengeance and tragedy.

6.6(442)2h 10m1990-12-19

DramaHistory

Overview

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.

Director:: Franco Zeffirelli
Writers:: Christopher De Vore, Franco Zeffirelli, William Shakespeare
Producers:: Dyson Lovell
Cinematographer:: David Watkin
Composer:: Ennio Morricone
Production:: Icon Productions, Nelson Entertainment
Budget:: $13,500,000
Revenue:: $20,700,000
Status:: Released

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Cast

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson

Hamlet

Glenn Close

Gertrude

Alan Bates

Alan Bates

Claudius

Paul Scofield

Paul Scofield

The Ghost

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Polonius

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

Ophelia

Stephen Dillane

Stephen Dillane

Horatio

Nathaniel Parker

Nathaniel Parker

Laertes

Sean Murray

Sean Murray

Guildenstern

Michael Maloney

Michael Maloney

Rosencrantz

Trevor Peacock

Trevor Peacock

The Gravedigger

John McEnery

John McEnery

Osric