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Laurence Olivier stars in and directs this classic version of Shakespeare's Hamlet, the towering tragedy of the Danish prince who feigns madness to trap his father's murderer. This brilliant production earned critical acclaim and four 1948 Academy Awards: Best Picture, Actor, Art Direction-Set Direction, and Costume Design.

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Starring:
Laurence Olivier

Basil Sydney

Eileen Herlie

Jean Simmons

Stanley Holloway

Studio: Criterion, Rank Films Distributors, Universal Pictures

Filmed: 1948 - Released: 1948

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