Hamlet (1990)

  • PG
  • 12/19/1990 (US)
  • 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 Zeffirelli

Director, Screenplay

Christopher De Vore

Screenplay

Cast

Mel Gibson's headshot

Mel Gibson

Hamlet
Glenn Close's headshot

Glenn Close

Gertrude
Alan Bates's headshot

Alan Bates

Claudius
Paul Scofield's headshot

Paul Scofield

The Ghost
Ian Holm's headshot

Ian Holm

Polonius
Helena Bonham Carter's headshot

Helena Bonham Carter

Ophelia
Stephen Dillane's headshot

Stephen Dillane

Horatio
Nathaniel Parker's headshot

Nathaniel Parker

Laertes

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