Hamlet (1996)
Kenneth Branagh's unabridged adaptation of Shakepeare's tragedy, starring Branagh as Hamlet, Julie Chrisite as Queen Gertrude and Kate Winslet as Ophelia. Co-stars Jack Lemon, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams and Judi Dench. Widely regarded as one of the best Shakespeare screen adaptations.
- Director:
- Kenneth Branagh ('Mary Shelley's Frankenstein', 'Much Ado About Nothing', 'Henry V')
- Writer:
- Kenneth Branagh
- Cast:
- Kenneth BranaghJulie ChristieRichard BriersRichard AttenboroughBilly CrystalJudi DenchGérard DepardieuKen DoddDerek JacobiRiz AbbasiBrian BlessedKate WinsletRobin WilliamsTimothy SpallRufus SewellJack LemmonJeffery Kissoon
Reviews & comments
The New York Times
pressAs star and ringmaster, Branagh gets to the heart of Hamlet and goes to admirable lengths to take his audience there, too.
Roger Ebert
pressBranagh's version moved me, entertained me and made me feel for the first time at home in that doomed royal court.
Los Angeles Times
pressWith his handsome and compelling Hamlet, Kenneth Branagh brings the Bard's greatest tragedy passionately alive on the screen.
The New York Times
pressAs star and ringmaster, Branagh gets to the heart of Hamlet and goes to admirable lengths to take his audience there, too.
Roger Ebert
pressBranagh's version moved me, entertained me and made me feel for the first time at home in that doomed royal court.
Los Angeles Times
pressWith his handsome and compelling Hamlet, Kenneth Branagh brings the Bard's greatest tragedy passionately alive on the screen.
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