Hamlet Goes Business (1987)

Hamlet Goes Business (1987) poster

When Hamlet discovers his father’s deceased body, he finds himself pulled into a power struggle as his scheming uncle attempts to secure a monopoly on the Scandinavian rubber duck industry. Will Hamlet avenge his father? Will he become the king of rubber ducks? Does any of it really matter?

Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Timo Salminen
Editing: Raija Talvio
Production: Villealfa Filmproductions
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi

Themes

Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

helsinki, finland, businessman, loss of loved one, based on play or musical, shakespeare in modern dress

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hamlet Goes Business about?
When Hamlet discovers his father’s deceased body, he finds himself pulled into a power struggle as his scheming uncle attempts to secure a monopoly on the Scandinavian rubber duck industry. Will Hamlet avenge his father? Will he become the king of rubber ducks? Does any of it really matter?
Who directed Hamlet Goes Business?
Hamlet Goes Business was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Who stars in Hamlet Goes Business?
Hamlet Goes Business stars Pirkka-Pekka Petelius, Esko Salminen, Kati Outinen, Elina Salo, Esko Nikkari, Kari Väänänen.
How long is Hamlet Goes Business?
Hamlet Goes Business has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Hamlet Goes Business?
Hamlet Goes Business is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was Hamlet Goes Business produced?
Hamlet Goes Business was produced in Finland.
What are the themes of Hamlet Goes Business?
The themes of Hamlet Goes Business include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.