Hamlet

Kenneth Brannagh, 1996 (241 mins, Cert. PG)

Kenneth Brannagh's much awaited film of Shakespeare's immortal story of murder, intrigue, madness and despair. Brannagh has assembled a magnificent cast including Kate Winslet (Ophelia), Derek Jacobi (Claudius), Julie Christie (Gertrude) and Richard Briers (Polonius), and has courageously brought the full text to the screen in a vigorous and spectacular interpretation. The film is enriched by glistening photography and delightful cameo appearances from Charlton Heston, Robin Williams, Jack Lemon, Gerard Depardieu and Sir John Gielgud.
(Barbican publicity)

T.B.A.
(Steve Fagg)

Seen: Monday, 14th April, 1997 (Barbican 1)