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by William Shakespeare
 

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Hamlet begins previews at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York on September 12, 2009, for the limited run of 12 weeks. Cast: Jude Law, Ross Armstrong, Harry Attwell, Ron Cook, Ian Drysdale.

 

DVD


In recent years, two interesting film versions of Hamlet have been made, one with Mel Gibson in roughly two hours, and the other with Kenneth Branagh in roughly four hours.  Each has its merits.  Both can be ordered on video (for United States and Canada) from amazon.com. 

Hamlet, Mel Gibson, amazon.com

Hamlet, Kenneth Branagh, amazon.com

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Kevin Kline directs and stars in a first-rate production of Shakespeare's most famous play. Originally produced by Joseph Papp for the New York Shakespeare Festival, this version was adapted by Kline and television director Kirk Browning for PBS.

DVD at amazon.com.