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Hamlet (1990)

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

  • Drama
  • History

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

Rating
6.6 / 10 (454 votes)
Release date
December 19, 1990
Runtime
2h 10m
Language
English
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Status
Released
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