Hamlet

Hamlet (1990)

U
19/04/1991 (GB)
Drama, History
2h 10m

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

Overview

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

  • Franco ZeffirelliDirector, Screenplay
  • Christopher De VoreScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $13,500,000

  • Revenue

    $20,700,000

Keywords

  • loss of loved one
  • prince
  • uncle
  • based on play or musical
  • revenge
  • murder
  • spirit

Top Billed Cast

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson

Hamlet

Glenn Close

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

Guildenstern

Michael Maloney

Michael Maloney

Rosencrantz

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