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Hamlet (1990)

PG · 1990-12-19 · 2h 10m · EN
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The extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of vengeance and tragedy.

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

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Franco ZeffirelliDirector
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$20.7M

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Mel GibsonMel GibsonHamletGlenn CloseGlenn CloseGertrudeAlan BatesAlan BatesClaudiusPaul ScofieldPaul ScofieldThe GhostIan HolmIan HolmPoloniusHelena Bonham CarterHelena Bonham CarterOpheliaStephen DillaneStephen DillaneHoratioNathaniel ParkerNathaniel ParkerLaertesSean MurraySean MurrayGuildensternMichael MaloneyMichael MaloneyRosencrantzTrevor PeacockTrevor PeacockThe GravediggerJohn McEneryJohn McEneryOsric

Keywords

MurderSpiritRevengeLoss of loved oneUnclePrinceBased on play or musical

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · HistoryTheme affinityMurder · Spirit · RevengeDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityLoss Of Loved OneDirector preference229137

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

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Hamlet has a runtime of 130 minutes.

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