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Hamlet (1990)
6.8
Ratings: 6.8/10 from 11,889 users
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53/100
Reviews: 85 user | 27 critic | 18 from Metacritic.com Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge. Director:Franco Zeffirelli |
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| Mel Gibson | ... | ||
| Glenn Close | ... | ||
| Alan Bates | ... | ||
| Paul Scofield | ... | ||
| Ian Holm | ... | ||
| Helena Bonham Carter | ... | ||
| Stephen Dillane | ... | ||
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Michael Maloney | ... | |
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Trevor Peacock | ... | |
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John McEnery | ... | |
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Richard Warwick | ... | |
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Christien Anholt | ... | |
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Dave Duffy | ... | |
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Storyline
Hamlet returns to Denmark when his father, the King, dies. His mother Gertrude has already married Hamlet's uncle Claudius, the new King. They urge Hamlet to marry his beloved Ophelia. But soon the ghost of Hamlet's father appears and tells Hamlet that he was murdered by Claudius and Gertrude. Hamlet must choose between passive acquiescence and the need for a vengeance which might lead to tragedy. Written by Reid Gagle
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The extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of vengeance and tragedy.Parents Guide:
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Amlet See more »Box Office
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Claudius: Hamlet! Think of us as of a father. For let the world take note: you are the most immediate to our throne. And with no less nobility of love than that which dearest father bears his son do I impart toward you.
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Mel Gibson's only previous Shakespearan experience was playing Juliet in an all male production of "Romeo and Juliet" in Australia. By contrast, Alan Bates (who played Claudius) had played Hamlet in London in 1970 and Paul Scofield (who played the Ghost) had played the part in 1948 and 1955 and is considered one of the greatest twentieth century interpreters of the role. See more »Goofs
Continuity: The hole in the curtain when Polonius is stabbed. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Claudius: Hamlet! Think of us as of a father. For let the world take note: you are the most immediate to our throne. And with no less nobility of love than that which dearest father bears his son do I impart toward you.
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