Hamlet (2000)
Modern-day New York City adaptation of Shakespeare's immortal story about Hamlet's plight to avenge his father's murder.
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Hamlet -
Claudius -
Gertrude -
Ghost -
Polonius -
Laertes -
Ophelia -
Horatio -
Marcella -
Rosencrantz -
Guildenstern -
Barnardo -
Gravedigger -
Osric -
Fortinbras
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Director:
Michael AlmereydaWriters:
William Shakespeare (play), Michael Almereyda (screen adaptation)All Cast & Crew
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
The film cast includes one Oscar winner: Casey Affleck; and three Oscar nominees: Ethan Hawke, Bill Murray and Sam Shepard.
Quotes
Hamlet:
The play's the thing, with which I'll catch the conscience of the king.
Goofs
In the scene when Polonius gives parting advice to Laertes, the reflection of the microphone boom can be seen in the chromium décor of the room.
Soundtracks
HamletWritten by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra
Courtesy of Chandos Records
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Drama | Romance | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
23 June 2000Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
New York City, New York, USABox Office
Budget:
$2,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$62,253 14 May 2000
Gross USA:
$1,577,287
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$2,046,433
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