Hamlet [videorecording] / [presented by] Castle Rock Entertainment ; produced by David Barron ; adapted for the screen and directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Barron, David.; Branagh, Kenneth.; Christie, Julie, 1941-; Crystal, Billy.; Depardieu, Gérard, 1948-; Heston, Charlton.; Jacobi, Derek.; Lemmon, Jack.; Sewell, Rufus, 1967-; Williams, Robin, 1951-2014.; Winslet, Kate.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Hamlet.; Castle Rock Entertainment (Firm); Warner Home Video (Firm)
2007
PR2807.A23 B73 2007
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Title
Hamlet [videorecording] / [presented by] Castle Rock Entertainment ; produced by David Barron ; adapted for the screen and directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Uniform Title
Hamlet (Motion picture : 1996)
Edition
Two-disc special ed.
ISBN
1419849727
9781419849725
9781419849725
Publication Details
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2007]
Language
English
Language Note
English dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
Description
2 videodiscs (242 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
053939268324
Call Number
PR2807.A23 B73 2007
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.45
Distributor No.
C2683 Warner Home Video
Summary
In this first-ever full-text film of William Shakespeare's work, the Prince of Denmark, Hamlet, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
Note
Title from container.
Based on the tragedy by William Shakespeare.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1996.
Special features: Introduction by director/star Kenneth Branagh; commentary by Kenneth Branagh and Shakespeare scholar Russell Jackson; new digital transfer from original 70mm elements; featurette "To be on camera: a history with Hamlet"; 1996 Cannes Film Festival promo; Shakespeare movies trailer gallery.
Based on the tragedy by William Shakespeare.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1996.
Special features: Introduction by director/star Kenneth Branagh; commentary by Kenneth Branagh and Shakespeare scholar Russell Jackson; new digital transfer from original 70mm elements; featurette "To be on camera: a history with Hamlet"; 1996 Cannes Film Festival promo; Shakespeare movies trailer gallery.
Access Note
Authorized for private home use only.
Credits
Director of photography, Alex Thomson ; editor, Neil Farrell ; music, Patrick Doyle ; "In pace" performed by Placido Domingo ; production designer, Tim Harvey.
Performer
Kenneth Branagh, Julie Christie, Billy Crystal, Gerard Depardieu, Charlton Heston, Derek Jacobi, Jack Lemmon, Rufus Sewell, Robin Williams, Kate Winslet.
Cast
Kenneth Branagh, Julie Christie, Billy Crystal, Gerard Depardieu, Charlton Heston, Derek Jacobi, Jack Lemmon, Rufus Sewell, Robin Williams, Kate Winslet.
Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; some violent images and sexuality.
System Details Note
DVD, region 1, widescreen (letterbox, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, dual-layer.
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