Hamlet - Kevin Kline - Diane Venora - Peter Francis James - 1990 - Subtitles - Restored 2025 - 4K
A significant audiovisual production of Hamlet in 1990 featured Kevin Kline in the titular role. This production originated as a highly acclaimed stage version for Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival, directed by Kline himself, and was subsequently filmed for television as part of PBS's "Great Performances" series. Aired on November 2, 1990, this filmed stage production offered a minimalist yet powerful interpretation, emphasizing the actors' performances and Shakespeare's language over elaborate sets. Kline's Hamlet was noted for its thoughtful, often quiet intensity, allowing the character's internal turmoil to resonate deeply.
This production, co-directed by Kevin Kline and Kirk Browning for television, allowed a broader audience to witness a compelling theatrical interpretation, highlighting the enduring relevance and interpretive possibilities of Shakespeare's masterpiece in a contemporary setting.
CAST
Hamlet: Kevin Kline
Claudius: Brian Murray
Gertrude: Dana Ivey
Polonius: Josef Sommer
Ophelia: Diane Venora
Laertes: Michael Cumpsty
Horatio: Peter Francis James
Rosencrantz: Phillip Goodwin
Guildenstern: Reg E. Cathey
Ghost/Priest: Robert Murch
Player King/Lord: Clement Fowler
Player Queen/Lady-in-Waiting: Tanny McDonald
Fortinbras: Don Reilly
Osric: Leo Burmester
Francisco/Gravedigger/Player: MacIntyre Dixon
Bernardo/Lucianus: Rene Raymond Rivera
Marcellus/Sailor/Player: Bill Camp
Norwegian Captain/Soldier: Larry Green Servant/Messenger: Erik Knutsen
Directed by: Kevin Kline
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CAST
Hamlet: Kevin Kline
Claudius: Brian Murray
Gertrude: Dana Ivey
Polonius: Josef Sommer
Ophelia: Diane Venora
Laertes: Michael Cumpsty
Horatio: Peter Francis James
Rosencrantz: Phillip Goodwin
Guildenstern: Reg E. Cathey
Ghost/Priest: Robert Murch
Player King/Lord: Clement Fowler
Player Queen/Lady-in-Waiting: Tanny McDonald
Fortinbras: Don Reilly
Osric: Leo Burmester
Francisco/Gravedigger/Player: MacIntyre Dixon
Bernardo/Lucianus: Rene Raymond Rivera
Marcellus/Sailor/Player: Bill Camp
Norwegian Captain/Soldier: Larry Green Servant/Messenger: Erik Knutsen
Directed by: Kevin Kline
Copyright - All rights reserved to their respective owners.
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MEMBERSHIP
a) Become a Member: Please choose your membership level and provide recurring support for our Education Programs, Archives, and In-house Productions - Direct Link: [ LINK ]
Read the Complete Works of William Shakespeare Online: [ LINK ]
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