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Hamlet

Arguably Shakespeare's and theatre's greatest work, the tragedy of Hamlet's quest to admonish his uncle and seek revenge for his father's murder remains a breathless, tense and endlessly rich tale that continues to enthrall and inspire. With television director Kirk Browning, Kevin Kline adapts, directs and stars in this indelible production of Shakespeare's most famous play with a daring and depth few of his American contemporaries seem prepared to match.

English
  • Originally Aired June 4, 1990
  • Runtime 151 minutes
  • Network PBS
  • Created July 28, 2022 by
    sf4l
  • Modified December 16, 2023 by
    levander
Name Type Role
William Shakespear Writer
Kirk Browning Director
Kevin Kline Director
Kevin Kline Actor Hamlet
Dana Ivey Actor Gertrude
Diane Venora Actor Ophelia