Hamlet (2000)

Synopsis: Ethan Hawke stars in this modern update of Shakespeare's classic play. He portrays a young filmmaker in New York City who struggles to gain power of his deceased father's company, even as the new... Ethan Hawke stars in this modern update of Shakespeare's classic play. He portrays a young filmmaker in New York City who struggles to gain power of his deceased father's company, even as the new boss (Kyle MacLachlan) manages to take total control of the proceedings. Michael Almereyda's (NADJA) film is another stylized adaptation of the Bard's words, featuring standout performances by the entire cast. For other modern Shakespeare adaptations, see Baz Luhrmann's ROMEO AND JULIET and Julie Taymor's TITUS. [More]

Starring: Ethan Hawke, Julia Stiles, Kyle MacLachlan, Diane Venora

Starring: Ethan Hawke, Julia Stiles, Kyle MacLachlan, Diane Venora, Bill Murray, Liev Schreiber, Liev Schreiber, Sam Shepard, Casey Affleck, Karl Geary, Steve Zahn, Jeffrey Wright, Dechen Thurman, Paul Bartel

Director: Michael Almereyda

Director: Michael Almereyda
Story: William Shakespeare
Producer: Andrew Fierberg, Amy Hobby
Composer: Carter Burwell

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