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Jan 24, 1997 · There is early in Kenneth Branagh's "Hamlet'' a wedding celebration, the Danish court rejoicing at the union of Claudius and Gertrude. The camera watches, and then pans to the right, to reveal the solitary figure of Hamlet, clad in black. It always creates a little shock in the movies when the foreground is unexpectedly occupied. We realize the subject of the scene is not the wedding, but ...
Hamlet. William Shakespeare, 1603. H amlet is a movie directed by Kenneth Branagh in 1996 and based on the play of the same name by William Shakespeare, first published in 1603. The movie features Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, Richard Briers, Michael Maloney, and others. What users say.
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Hamlet is a 1996 British epic historical drama film and an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, adapted and directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also stars as Prince Hamlet. The film also features Derek Jacobi as King Claudius , Julie Christie as Queen Gertrude , Kate Winslet as Ophelia , Michael Maloney as Laertes , Richard Briers as ...
- $18 million
- Patrick Doyle
- 25 December 1996
- David Barron
Aug 11, 2021 · Review. One of the most widely read and translated authors, William Shakespeare’s collected works have been translated thousands of times and have been adapted on the stage, television, and big screen far too many times to count. Among his most celebrated works, Hamlet has been turned into 30 films with a handful becoming well known. This ...
Shakespeare's great tragedy -- all of it. Read Common Sense Media's Hamlet (1996) review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Derek Jacobi, Kate Winslet, Kenneth Branagh
- Kenneth Branagh
- Castle Rock Entertainment
Mar 18, 2020 · A lot of Hamlet’s world-building of based upon speculative licence from Branagh, utilising classically trained British talent to flesh out the backstory – Judy Dench, John Mills, and Sir John Gielgud appear as historical figures of Hamlet’s backstory – that adds texture to the luscious exposition.
Jun 24, 2016 · To match that phrase against Kenneth Branagh’s 1996 film Hamlet is to say, “Finally! Shakespeare on film done right!”. The uncut script, rich settings and well-delivered acting provide a refreshing boon amongst the surfeit of abridged, revised and heavily altered incarnations of Shakespeare’s work that seem to dominate the film market.
