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Hamlet [videorecording] / Warner Bros. and Nelson Entertainment present an Icon production ; based on the play by William Shakespeare ; screenplay by Christopher De Vore, Franco Zeffirelli ; produced by Dyson Lovell ; directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

Zeffirelli, Franco. (Director). Lovell, Dyson. (Added Author). De Vore, Christopher. (Added Author). Gibson, Mel. (Added Author). Close, Glenn, 1947- (Added Author). Bates, Alan, 1934-2003 (Added Author). Scofield, Paul, 1922-2008 (Added Author). Holm, Ian, 1931- (Added Author). Bonham Carter, Helena, 1966- (Added Author). Watkin, David, 1925-2008 (Added Author). Marden, Richard. (Added Author). Morricone, Ennio. (Added Author). Millenotti, Maurizio. (Added Author). Ferretti, Dante, 1943- (Added Author). Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Hamlet. (Added Author). Warner Bros. (Added Author). Nelson Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Icon Productions. (Added Author). Warner Home Video (Firm) (Added Author). Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Alan Bates, Paul Scofield, Ian Holm, Helena Bonham-Carter. (Cast).

Summary:

Hamlet, a prince of medieval-era Denmark, senses treachery behind his royal father's death. His mother is all too dangerously entangled in that treachery. This film portrays Shakespeare's immortal tale of high adventure and evil deeds.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0790761610
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (135 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Burbank, CA. : Warner Home Video, [2004]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1990.
Special features include: Hamlet: an actor's journey, Mel Gibson introduces the movie, making of documentary Mel Gibson: To be or not to be, theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Cinematography, David Watkin ; editor, Richard Marden ; music, Ennio Morricone ; costume designer, Maurizio Millenotti ; production designer, Dante Ferretti ; executive producer, Bruce Davey.
Participant or Performer Note:
Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Alan Bates, Paul Scofield, Ian Holm, Helena Bonham-Carter.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG.
System Details Note:
DVD, widescreen; region 1; Dolby digital surround stereo.
Language Note:
English dialogue, subtitles in English, French and Spanish; closed-captioned.
Awards Note:
Academy Awards, USA, 1991: 2 nominations, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration; Best Costume Design. BAFTA Awards, 1992: nominated, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Alan Bates). National Board of Review, USA: 1990: Top Ten Films.

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Genre: Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Hood River County Library District.

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