Hamlet

One of the most highly regarded adaptations of Shakespeare in the history of cinema, this star-studded tragedy is noteworthy as the first unabridged film version, using the entirety of the play's text. Screenwriter/director Kenneth Branagh essays the title role of the Prince of Denmark in deep despair after the murder of his father; Julie Christie, Kate Winslet, Nicholas Farrell, Gérard Depardieu, Richard Briers, Charlton Heston, Derek Jacobi, Jack Lemmon, Robin Williams co-star. 4 hrs. on two discs. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH), French, Spanish; audio commentary; featurette; theatrical trailers.