

Hamlet (1996)
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Overview
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
Cast & Crew
Trailers

Hamlet - Kenneth Branagh - Kate Winslet - Julie Christie - Derek Jacobi - 1996 - Trailer - 4K

Kenneth Branagh interview on "Hamlet" (1996)

making of Branaghs' HAMLET
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