Hamlet (2008)
The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king Claudius, Hamlet's uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet.
Director: Hannes Rossacher, Thomas Ostermeier
Runtime: 160 min
Release Date: July 7, 2008
Cast
- Lars Eidinger - Hamlet/Lucianus/Ghost/Player Queen
- Urs Jucker - Claudius/Fortinbras
- Judith Rosmair - Gertrude/Ophelia
- Robert Beyer - Polonius/Osric
- Sebastian Schwarz - Horatio/Gravedigger 1/Guildenstern/Player King
- Stefan Stern - Laertes/Gravedigger 2/Rosencrantz
Screenplay
Music: Nils Ostendorf
Original Language: de
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hamlet about?
- The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king Claudius, Hamlet's uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet.
- Who directed Hamlet?
- Hamlet was directed by Hannes Rossacher, Thomas Ostermeier.
- Who stars in Hamlet?
- Hamlet stars Lars Eidinger, Urs Jucker, Judith Rosmair, Robert Beyer, Sebastian Schwarz, Stefan Stern.
- How long is Hamlet?
- Hamlet has a runtime of 2h 40m (160 minutes).