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Hamlet(1990)
Status: Released
Date: 1990-12-19
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436 Votes
Time: 2h 10m
The extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of vengeance and tragedy.
Overview:
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.
Languages: English.
Countries:
France,
United Kingdom,
United States of America
Budget: $13,500,000.00
Revenue: $20,700,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Sovereign Pictures
Movie: Hamlet
Top 10 Billed Cast
Mel Gibson
Hamlet
Glenn Close
Gertrude
Alan Bates
Claudius
Paul Scofield
The Ghost
Ian Holm
Polonius
Helena Bonham Carter
Ophelia
Stephen Dillane
Horatio
Nathaniel Parker
Laertes
Michael Maloney
Rosencrantz
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