Hamlet (1990)
The extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of vengeance and tragedy.
Synopsis
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.
Cast
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Mel Gibson
as Hamlet
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Glenn Close
as Gertrude
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Alan Bates
as Claudius
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Paul Scofield
as The Ghost
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Ian Holm
as Polonius
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Helena Bonham Carter
as Ophelia
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Stephen Dillane
as Horatio
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Nathaniel Parker
as Laertes
- Sean Murray as Guildenstern
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Michael Maloney
as Rosencrantz
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Trevor Peacock
as The Gravedigger
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John McEnery
as Osric
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Richard Warwick
as Bernardo
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Christien Anholt
as Marcellus
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Dave Duffy
as Francisco
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Vernon Dobtcheff
as Reynaldo
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Pete Postlethwaite
as Player King
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Christopher Fairbank
as Player Queen
Crew
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Franco Zeffirelli
Director
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David Watkin
Director of Photography
- Richard Marden Editor
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Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
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Dyson Lovell
Producer
- Christopher De Vore Screenplay
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Franco Zeffirelli
Screenplay
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