Hamlet(1990)
“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.
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Studio
Icon Productions
Budget
$14M
Revenue
$21M
Cast
Mel Gibson
as Hamlet
Glenn Close
as Gertrude
Alan Bates
as Claudius
Paul Scofield
as The Ghost
Ian Holm
as Polonius
Helena Bonham Carter
as Ophelia
Stephen Dillane
as Horatio
Nathaniel Parker
as Laertes
Sean Murray
as Guildenstern
Michael Maloney
as Rosencrantz
Trevor Peacock
as The Gravedigger
John McEnery
as Osric
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
2h 10m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$14M
Box Office
$21M
Production Companies
Icon Productions • Nelson Entertainment
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What is Hamlet about?▼
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.
Who directed Hamlet?▼
Hamlet was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and released in 1990. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Hamlet?▼
Hamlet has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
Who stars in Hamlet?▼
The cast of Hamlet includes Mel Gibson as Hamlet, Glenn Close as Gertrude, Alan Bates as Claudius, Paul Scofield as The Ghost, Ian Holm as Polonius and more.
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