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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
Directed by and starring Laurence Olivier, adapted from the play by William Shakespeare, Hamlet (1948) drew some criticism then as now for liberties taken in shortening the 4-hour original work to fit within a suitable time-frame for a film. Nevertheless, it is considered a Classic and a great cinematic achievement.
The plot is summarized: "British made Oscar-winning film of the Shakespearean tragedy about the Danish prince who seeks vengeance when his uncle usurps the throne by killing his father and marrying his mother. In contemplating his revenge he becomes depressed and is thought to be mad, possibly for the love of Ophelia."
The whole cast is superb, including Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Eileen Herlie and Felix Aylmer.
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
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| Hamlet. 1948. Laurence Olivier. William Shakespeare |
