Hamlet

Hamlet

1985 · 96 min · Drama

Hamlet suspects his uncle has murdered his father to claim the throne of Denmark and the hand of Hamlet's mother, but the prince cannot decide whether or not he should take vengeance. Direct television broadcast from Kino Helsinki. Students from Theatre Academy Helsinki working under director Jouko Turkka.

Directed by Jouko Turkka · Written by Jouko Turkka

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