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Hamlet Within
Hamlet Within

Hamlet Within

May 21, 2022
1h 26m
Documentary
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

A radical cinematic investigation into the myth of Hamlet, the avenging prince of Denmark, William Shakespeare's creature; his origins and his unending influence on many diverse cultures.

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Details

Director
Ken McMullen
Cast
Ian McKellen, John Shrapnel, Lex Shrapnel, Ben Turner, Gabriella Wright, Eleine Ng, Dominique Pinon, Roberta Paladino, Martha Parsey, Anastasia Peterson
Release Date
May 21, 2022
Production
Art Cinema Productions, Scape Productions

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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