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25 December 1996 (USA) morePlot:
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer, his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 11 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Rich handsome actor Jude Law, oh wah wah wah (From Monsters and Critics. 30 May 2009, 4:01 AM, PDT)
Disillusioned Jude Law
(From Monsters and Critics. 30 May 2009, 4:01 AM, PDT)
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A great adaption to a great show! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Riz Abbasi | ... | Attendant to Claudius | |
| Richard Attenborough | ... | English Ambassador | |
| David Blair | ... | Attendant to Claudius | |
| Brian Blessed | ... | Ghost of Hamlet's Father | |
| Kenneth Branagh | ... | Hamlet | |
| Richard Briers | ... | Polonius | |
| Michael Bryant | ... | Priest | |
| Peter Bygott | ... | Attendant to Claudius | |
| Julie Christie | ... | Gertrude | |
| Billy Crystal | ... | First Gravedigger | |
| Charles Daish | ... | Stage Manager | |
| Judi Dench | ... | Hecuba | |
| Gérard Depardieu | ... | Reynaldo | |
| Reece Dinsdale | ... | Guildenstern | |
| Ken Dodd | ... | Yorick |
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Rated PG-13 for some violent images and sexuality.Parents Guide:
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242 min | 150 min (cut version)Language:
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2.20 : 1 moreCertification:
Australia:PG (TV rating) | Iceland:12 | Australia:PG | Netherlands:6 | Netherlands:AL (video rating) | South Korea:15 | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12/9 | Germany:12 (bw) | Norway:11 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/16 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:PG | USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PGFun Stuff
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The title of Hamlet's play-within-a-play is "The Murder of Gonzago", which may or may not have been extrapolated from an Italian prose work. However, when asked its title by Claudius, Hamlet responds by bestowing on it a new moniker, which reflects its purpose (to "catch the conscience of the King") - he calls it "The Mousetrap". moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: In the very long shot along the length of the throne room, the cameras are visible in the mirrors. moreSoundtrack:
In Pace moreFAQ
Why Hamlet treat his mother and Ophelia badly?Did Hamlet really love Ophelia?
Is it true that Hamlet fake his madness?
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I admit I've only seen about three of Shakespeare's plays (Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, & of course Hamlet) one I liked, the other I found so-so (Macbeth), and Hamlet I just found a masterpiece. I'm pleased to tell you that this adaptation is every bit as good as the intense and dramatic play. The acting is extremely strong (With a cast that features Kenneth Branagh, Robin Williams, and Billy Crystal how can you lose?) and the change in time period (Looks like somewhere between the 17 and 1800's) plays off beautifully as the characters move about and say their infamous lines straight from the script itself that any fan of the Shakespearean play will get chills from. If you're into this popular drama I highly urge you to watch this powerful 1996 adaptation from Shakespearean admirer Kenneth Branagh.