Hamlet (2008)
Hamlet (2008), directed by Hannes Rossacher, starring Lars Eidinger and Urs Jucker.
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Synopsis
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.
- Hannes RossacherDirector
- Thomas OstermeierDirector
- Marius von MayenburgWriter
Trivia
- It premiered on July 7, 2008, a Monday.
- It runs 2h40 — well over the usual two hours.
- This film's quiz has 7 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Cast
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Lars Eidinger
Hamlet/Lucianus/Ghost/Player Queen -
Urs Jucker
Claudius/Fortinbras -
Judith Rosmair
Gertrude/Ophelia - Robert Beyer Polonius/Osric
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Sebastian Schwarz
Horatio/Gravedigger 1/Guildenstern/Player King - Stefan Stern Laertes/Gravedigger 2/Rosencrantz
Quiz about this movie
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Hamlet
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Ricardo III - Um Ensaio
6.8
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Hamlet
7.3
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Rei Lear
6.1
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Ricardo III
6.8
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Muito Barulho por Nada
6.8
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A Sombra do Medo
6.0
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Salomé
6.2
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O Sentido do Fim
6.3
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Vingança Fatal
6.1
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Coração de Dragão
6.6
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A Bela do Palco
6.6
Tags
Crew
- Hannes Rossacher Director
- Thomas Ostermeier Director
- Marius von Mayenburg Writer
Questions about this film
What is Hamlet about?
Hamlet: 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 and Thomas Ostermeier in 2008.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The cast of Hamlet includes Lars Eidinger, Urs Jucker, Judith Rosmair, Robert Beyer and Sebastian Schwarz.
How long is Hamlet?
Hamlet runs for 160 minutes, or 2h40.
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