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Hamlet (1996) Movie vs Book
Film · 1996 · Directed by Kenneth Branagh · Starring Kenneth Branagh, Julie Christie, Derek Jacobi
Hamlet (1996) Movie: Cast and Details
A prince plots revenge on the uncle who killed his father.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Very close to the bookIt uses the whole text of the play, in a long, lavish film.
Read or watch first?
Read the play to follow the language. The film is a full, faithful version.
What the book gives you
Hamlet by William Shakespeare
A must-read classic. An annotated edition is a big help.
Who will like it: Readers who want the best-known Shakespeare tragedy.