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Hamlet: Directed by Franco Zeffirelli. With Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Alan Bates, Paul Scofield. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.
- J. Spurlin
- 2 min
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Revenge
- Fighting
- Grieving
1. When you take revenge on someone else, do you know what the consequences will be? Consider the lessons of “Hamlet” and “Romeo & Juliet” in answering this question. Did Romeo, who killed Tybalt to avenge the death of Mercutio, think that the result would be his own death and that of Juliet? Did Laertes, intent on revenge for the killing of his fa...
2. Laertes entered the fight with Hamlet confident that he would win. What happens and how does this illustrate the uncertainty principle that characterizes fighting? Shakespeare also makes this point in “Romeo and Juliet.” Describe the scene in which this occurs. Suggested Response: Fighting is very uncertain and you can never be sure how it will ...
3. Each of the main characters in the play lost a person important to them. Describe how each dealt with their grief and whether those mechanisms were healthy. Suggested Response: See the Helpful BackgroundSection.
- Hamlet, 1948. Director: Laurence Olivier. Notable cast: Laurence Olivier. Olivier is widely considered the greatest Shakespearean actor and director of the twentieth century, and his movie adaptation of Hamlet is still regarded as one of the most successful.
- Hamlet, 1969. Director: Tony Richardson. Notable cast: Nicol Williamson, Marianne Faithfull, Anthony Hopkins. Richardson’s movie was based on his stage production of Hamlet, and it has a more theatrical feel than the other adaptations.
- Hamlet, 1990. Director: Franco Zeffirelli. Notable cast: Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Helena Bonham-Carter. Zeffirelli heavily cut Shakespeare’s text and cast Gibson, who was best known at the time for the Lethal Weapon series, to highlight Hamlet’s inability to be an “action hero.”
- Hamlet, 1996. Director: Kenneth Branagh. Notable cast: Kenneth Branagh, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie. Branagh’s Hamlet uses Shakespeare’s full text, and even adds in several flashbacks that don’t appear in the original play.
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- Hamlet (1964) - 100% Not Available For Streaming. Perhaps the best Hamlet adaptation to date is the Russian version. Much like other iterations, the 1964 version stays true to the material, including the castle-like scenery, Renaissance costumes, and the play's dynamic.
- Hamlet (2009) - 100% Rent On Prime Video & Vudu. One of a few Shakespeare adaptations filmed on stage but shot for a movie, 2009's Hamlet saw the titular character played by Doctor Who's David Tennant, who flawlessly depicts a playfulness but acrimony to the character.
- Hamlet (1948) - 95% Stream On HBO Max & The Criterion Channel. Because the 1948 version is one of the first to tackle Hamlet, Olivier sets the grounds for the film's creative aspects, such as the tailored costumes, castle setting, and tone.
- Hamlet (1996) - 95% Stream On Hoopla. Kenneth Branagh is considered a master of adapting Shakespeare's opus, making movies like Henry V, Much Ado Nothing, and Othello.
Currently you are able to watch "Hamlet" streaming on Amazon Prime Video or for free with ads on The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It is also possible to rent "Hamlet" on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Spectrum On Demand online and to download it on Apple TV, Amazon Video.
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- Hamlet; Gertrude; Claudius
- PG
- 1990
Watch Hamlet with a subscription on Prime Video. It may lack some of the depth and complexity of the play, but Mel Gibson and Franco Zeffirelli make a surprisingly successful team.
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- Drama
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Hamlet is a film directed by Franco Zeffirelli with Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Alan Bates, Paul Scofield .... Year: 1990. Original title: Hamlet. Synopsis: When he hears that his father the king has died, Hamlet (Mel Gibson) returns home to Denmark.
