William Shakespeare's Hamlet
“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark...”
Synopsis
A Danish prince and university student avenges his father's murder by his uncle, who stole the crown and married his mother.
Top Cast
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Kevin Kline
Hamlet
MacIntyre Dixon
Francisco/Gravedigger/Player
Rene Rivera
Bernardo/Lucianus
Bill Camp
Marcellus/Sailor/Player
Peter Francis James
Horatio
Robert Murch
Ghost/Priest
Dana Ivey
Gertrude
Brian Murray
Claudius
Josef Sommer
Polonius
Michael Cumpsty
Laertes
Diane Verona
Ophelia
Philip Goodwin
Rosencrantz
Reg E. Cathey
Guildenstern
Clement Fowler
Player King/Lord
Tanny McDonald
Player Queen/Lady-in-Waiting
Don Reilly
Fortinbras
Larry Green
Norwegian Captain/Soldier
Joe Costa
Soldier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Kline, Kirk Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- William Shakespeare's Hamlet
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Production Studios
- Broadway Theatre Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Kline, Kirk Browning
William Shakespeare
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Kline
Director
Kirk Browning
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About William Shakespeare's Hamlet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is William Shakespeare's Hamlet about?
A Danish prince and university student avenges his father's murder by his uncle, who stole the crown and married his mother.
Who directed William Shakespeare's Hamlet?
William Shakespeare's Hamlet was directed by Kevin Kline, Kirk Browning.
Who stars in William Shakespeare's Hamlet?
The principal cast of William Shakespeare's Hamlet includes Kevin Kline, MacIntyre Dixon, Rene Rivera, Bill Camp, Peter Francis James.
When was William Shakespeare's Hamlet released and how long is it?
William Shakespeare's Hamlet was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.