HAMLET is director Kenneth Branagh's full-text adaptation of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy. After his father's death, Hamlet (Kenneth Branagh), the prince of Denmark, must avenge him, while the kingdom crumbles in dissent. A grand production in keeping with the Bard's original masterpiece, the film features a diverse international cast within a visually stunning framework. Director Kenneth Branagh Star Charlton Heston, Julie Christie, Robin Williams, Kate Winslet, Billy Crystal, Jack Lemmon, Derek Jacobi, John Gielgud, Special Features: Widescreen - 2.40 Audio: Dolby Surround 5.1 English Runtime: 242 minutes Year of Release: 1996.