Hamlet
Synopsis
A revised version of the Shakespeare play set in turn-of-the-20th-century America, where a prince seeks revenge against his father's killer.
Top Cast
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Campbell Scott
Hamlet
Blair Brown
Gertrude
Roscoe Lee Browne
Polonius
LisaGay Hamilton
Ophelia
Jamey Sheridan
Claudius
Marcus Giamatti
Guildenstern
John Benjamin Hickey
Horatio
Michael Imperioli
Rosencrantz
Denis O'Hare
Osric
Christopher Evan Welch
Reynaldo
Byron Jennings
Ghost of Hamlet's Father / First Player
Dan Moran
Gravedigger
Sam Robards
Fortinbras
Roger Guenveur Smith
Laertes
Bill Buell
Bernardo
John Campion
Marcellus
Lynn Hawley
Player Queen
Matt Malloy
Captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Campbell Scott, Eric Simonson
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Simonson
- Original Score
- Gary DeMichele
- Original Title
- Hamlet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Entertainment, Spare Room Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Campbell Scott, Eric Simonson
Eric Simonson, William Shakespeare
Gary DeMichele
Dan Gillham
Andy Keir
Campbell Scott, Jonathan Filley, Robert Halmi Jr., Mary Frances Budig
Department Leadership Roster
Campbell Scott
Director
Eric Simonson
Director
Eric Simonson
Screenplay
Campbell Scott
Producer
Gary DeMichele
Original Music Composer
Jonathan Filley
Producer
Mary Frances Budig
Producer
Chris Shriver
Production Design
Andy Keir
Editor
Michael Krass
Costume Design
Dan Gillham
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hamlet.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamlet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hamlet about?
A revised version of the Shakespeare play set in turn-of-the-20th-century America, where a prince seeks revenge against his father's killer.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Campbell Scott, Eric Simonson.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The principal cast of Hamlet includes Campbell Scott, Blair Brown, Roscoe Lee Browne, LisaGay Hamilton, Jamey Sheridan.
When was Hamlet released and how long is it?
Hamlet was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hamlet was composed by Gary DeMichele.