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William Shakespeare's Hamlet (1990)

Something is rotten in the state of Denmark...

A Danish prince and university student avenges his father's murder by his uncle, who stole the crown and married his mother.

Release Date
November 2, 1990
Runtime
2h 45m

Directors: Kevin Kline, Kirk Browning

Cast: Kevin Kline, MacIntyre Dixon, Rene Rivera, Bill Camp, Peter Francis James, Robert Murch, Dana Ivey, Brian Murray

Production: Broadway Theatre Archive
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William Shakespeare's Hamlet

William Shakespeare's Hamlet

Something is rotten in the state of Denmark...

Something is rotten in the state of Denmark...

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A Danish prince and university student avenges his father's murder by his uncle, who stole the crown and married his mother.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date11/2/1990
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Cast

Kevin Kline

as Hamlet

MacIntyre Dixon

as Francisco/Gravedigger/Player

Rene Rivera

as Bernardo/Lucianus

Bill Camp

as Marcellus/Sailor/Player

Peter Francis James

as Horatio

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Robert Murch

as Ghost/Priest

Dana Ivey

as Gertrude

Brian Murray

as Claudius

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Shakespeare's Hamlet about?

A Danish prince and university student avenges his father's murder by his uncle, who stole the crown and married his mother.

How long is William Shakespeare's Hamlet?

2h 45m

When was William Shakespeare's Hamlet released?

November 2, 1990

Who directed William Shakespeare's Hamlet?

Kevin Kline, Kirk Browning

Who stars in William Shakespeare's Hamlet?

Kevin Kline, MacIntyre Dixon, Rene Rivera