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Hamlet

The extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of vengeance and tragedy.

6.6/ 1019902h 10mPG

DramaHistory

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.

Directed by Franco Zeffirelli

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The cast

Faces behind the story

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson

Hamlet

Glenn Close

Gertrude

Alan Bates

Alan Bates

Claudius

Paul Scofield

Paul Scofield

The Ghost

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Polonius

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

Ophelia

Stephen Dillane

Stephen Dillane

Horatio

Nathaniel Parker

Nathaniel Parker

Laertes