Intelligent, well-acted, all-American version of the Shakespeare tragedy.
Hamlet (2000)
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Reviews Counted:2
Fresh:2
Rotten:0
Average Rating:N/A
Theatrical Release:Aug 17, 2001 Limited
Synopsis: The classic Shakespeare tale is told by co-directors Eric Simonson and Campbell Scott (BIG NIGHT, SINGLES) who also stars in the title role in this made-for-television version. Eternal themes of... The classic Shakespeare tale is told by co-directors Eric Simonson and Campbell Scott (BIG NIGHT, SINGLES) who also stars in the title role in this made-for-television version. Eternal themes of youth, power, greed and deceit play up in this story of a confused and unsure Danish Prince who is surprised one night by the ghost of his recently deceased father. Hamlet is surprised by his father's revelation that Hamlet's uncle Polonius killed his own brother for power and money. Hamlet then must realize a plan that will uncover his uncle's guilt and revenge his father's murder. Also starring Blair Brown, Sam Robards and Roscoe Lee Browne. [More]
Starring: Campbell Scott, Jamey Sheridan, Blair Brown, Roscoe Lee Browne
Starring: Campbell Scott, Jamey Sheridan, Blair Brown, Roscoe Lee Browne, Lisa Gay Hamilton, John Benjamin Hickey, Sam Robards
Director: Eric Simonson, Campbell Scott
Director: Eric Simonson, Campbell Scott
Story: William Shakespeare
Producer: Jonathan Filley
Studio: Hallmark Entertainment
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Although the movies haven't lacked for Hamlets recently, Ethan Hawke and Kenneth Branagh being the latest stars to have weighed in, Mr. Scott's is something that must be seen.
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