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Hamlet (1948)
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Hamlet (1948)

Critics Consensus: A well-executed labor of love from star and director Laurence Olivier, Hamlet not only proved that Shakespeare could be successfully adapted to the big screen, it paved the way for further cinematic interpretations.
Synopsis: Before Kenneth Branagh, before Mel Gibson, Laurence Olivier gave the definitive portrayal of "the man who could not make up his mind." In 15th-century Denmark, young Prince Hamlet is racked by torment and indecision after... [More]
Starring: Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Basil Sydney
Directed By: Laurence Olivier
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Olivier's classic and personalised version of the troubled Prince of Denmark is still highly atmospheric and intriguing.
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David Parkinson
Empire Magazine

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