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Hamlet (1990)

Hamlet (1990)
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Kevin Kline directed this television adaptation of the New York Shakespeare Festival's 1990 production of Shakespeare's most famous tragedy, in which Kline also stars as the melancholy Danish prince. Deeply saddened by the death of his father, Hamlet (Kline) is shocked to discover his mother, Queen Gertrude (Dana Ivey), has already taken a new husband, Claudius (Brian Murray), the brother of the late King. Visited by the shade of his late father, Hamlet is told that Claudius rose to his new status through murder, and the son is soon torn over what action he should take; meanwhile, Ophelia (Diane Venora) descends into madness. This adaptation of Hamlet was originally produced for PBS, where it first aired in 1990. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Kevin Kline directed this television adaptation of the New York Shakespeare Festival's 1990 production of Shakespeare's most famous tragedy, in which Kline also stars as the melancholy Danish prince. Deeply saddened by the death of his father, Hamlet (Kline) is shocked to discover his mother, Queen Gertrude (Dana Ivey), has already taken a new husband, Claudius (Brian Murray), the brother of the late King. Visited by the shade of his late father, Hamlet is told that Claudius rose to his new status through murder, and the son is soon torn over what action he should take; meanwhile, Ophelia (Diane Venora) descends into madness. This adaptation of Hamlet was originally produced for PBS, where it first aired in 1990. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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173 mins

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    Joshua M.

    Second only to Burton's Hamlet, Kline delivers an excellent performance and directs this piece. A fine effort all around with a wonderful cast and minimal props. This is `Hamlet' as it should be staged and presented. If you can watch this production and remain dry-eyed during Ophelia's madness scene (Act 4, scene 5) you must be dead. A very intense production. Highly recommended. Best is still Burton, however. See that first.

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    Stewart N. C.

    You have to love Shakespeare, this is long, but GOOD. It was amazing to see Hollywood actors speaking Shakespeare, they did a good job. Kline is really good.

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    Jill J.

    Kevin Kline is absolutely amazing..

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