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Hamlet

Name: Hamlet
Released: 1948

1948

Laurence Olivier's acclaimed adaptation of Shakespeare follows the brooding Danish prince who, learning his father was murdered by his uncle, is torn between vengeance and paralyzing doubt. An Oscar-winning classic.

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A major adaptation of Shakespeare's Denmark-set royal tragedy.

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Part of 10 Movies Set in or About Denmark

This film is stop 2 of 10 in the hand-ranked outside-view route set in or about Denmark. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

This outside view can stamp Denmark in the 196 country film challenge.