Hamlet

~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.

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General Information

Release Date: 1990-12-19
Budget: $13500000
Revenue: $20700000
Runtime: 130 min

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