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Hamlet
The extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of vengeance and tragedy.
Dec 19, 1990 · 2h 10m
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Drama
History
PLOT
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.
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CAST
Mel Gibson
Hamlet
Glenn Close
Gertrude
Alan Bates
Claudius
Paul Scofield
The Ghost
Ian Holm
Polonius
Helena Bonham Carter
Ophelia
Stephen Dillane
Horatio
Nathaniel Parker
Laertes
Directed by
Franco Zeffirelli
DETAILS
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$13,500,000
Revenue
$20,700,000
Production
Icon Productions, Nelson Entertainment
Country
US, GB
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