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A young prince seeks revenge against his treacherous uncle, who seized the throne and married his mother after assassinating his father.

Joseph Papp's 1990 New York Shakespeare Festival production of Hamlet tells the story of Prince Hamlet's quest for truth and justice after his father's death, as he uncovers a shocking revelation about his uncle and mother.

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Studio(s): Broadway Theatre Archive

Originally Released: United States, Nov 02, 1990

Genres:Musical, Music, Comedy, Drama